Famous people and celebrities who died in 1933

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1933. This year saw the loss of many influential and beloved figures who left a lasting impact on the world. From entertainment icons and sports legends to renowned scholars and public figures, our comprehensive list pays tribute to their lives and legacies. Join us in honoring their contributions and celebrating their achievements as we reflect on their remarkable stories.

• Jan. 5 Calvin Coolidge

  American politician, u.s. president 1923-1929. he was elected to a second term in 1925 after warren harding's death on 8/03/1923. he was quiet, shy, and popular. his dry wit and keen sense of common sense made him popular.

• Jan. 6 Vladimir de Pachmann

  Russian-german pianist (born 1848).

• Jan. 21 George Moore

  Prominent Irish literary figure of the late 19th century, known for his significant contributions to literature as an author, poet, and critic.

• Jan. 26 Alva Belmont

  Prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

• Jan. 29 Sara Teasdale

  American lyric poet known for her emotional and introspective poetry.

• Jan. 31 John Galsworthy

  LIT - English novelist and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1867)

• March 26 Eddie Lang

  Pioneering jazz guitarist who significantly influenced early jazz and popular music, known for his innovative acoustic guitar playing in the 1920s and early 1930s.

• April 3 Wilson Mizner

  American playwright and entrepreneur known for his witty plays and colorful personality.

• April 4 Elizabeth Custer

  Wife of General George Armstrong Custer and author of several books about her life with him.

• April 5 Earl Derr Biggers

  American author best known for creating the fictional detective Charlie Chan.

• April 29 Constantine P. Cavafy

  Renowned Greek poet known for his distinctive style and themes of desire and nostalgia.

• June 3 William Muldoon

  Belfast ny, boxing commissioner, dies at 88

• June 4 Ahmet Haşim

  Turkish poet and author (b. 1884)

• June 14 Justinien de Clary

  French target shooter (b. 1860)

• June 20 Clara Zetkin

  German feminist, activist, and marxist. she was a socialist and a proponent of women's suffrage. from 1891 to 1917, she created the socialist-democratic women’s movement in germany. she organized an international socialist women's antiwar conference in berlin, 1915. she was also arrested multiple times for her opposition during the first world conflict. she co-founded the sparticist league in 1916, which …

• June 29 Roscoe Arbuckle

  Roscoe Arbuckle was a silent film actor and comedian.

• July 8 Anthony Hope

  English playwright and author (d. 1933).

• Aug. 3 Arthur Collins

  Singer/comedian (peerless quintet), dies at the age of 69

• Aug. 23 Adolf Loos

  Austrian architect and theoretician, designed villa müller (b. 1870)

• Sept. 10 Stanisław Czaykowski

  Polish race car driver (b. 1899)

• Sept. 20 Annie Besant

  English theosophist and activist (b. 1847)

• Sept. 21 Kenji Miyazawa

  Japanese author known for his children's literature and poetry.

• Sept. 25 Ring Lardner

  American journalist and author (b. 1885)

• Oct. 5 Nikolai Yudenich

  Russian general (d. 1933)

• Nov. 5 Texas Guinan

  American actress, musician, and saloonkeeper (born 1884).

• Nov. 20 Augustine Birrell

  British author and politician known for his essays and biographies.

• Dec. 1 Pekka Halonen

  Finnish painter (b. 1865)

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