Famous people and celebrities who died in July 1942
This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in July 1942. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world
- July 1 Peadar Toner Mac Fhionnlaoich
Irish writer (b. 1857)
- July 8 Louis Franchet d'Espèrey
Algerian-french general (b. 1856)
- July 8 Refik Saydam
Turkish physician and politician, 5th prime minister of turkey (b. 1881)
- July 8 Catherinus Elling
Composer dies at 83
- July 11 Simon de la Bella
Dutch president (nvv), dies in dachau
- July 15 Wenceslao Vinzons
Filipino lawyer, politician, and resistance leader who fought against Japanese occupation during World War II. He was tragically killed by Japanese forces in 1942.
- July 17 Robina Nicol
New zealand photographer and suffragist (b. 1861)
- July 20 Patric Cobb
British sea officer, killed in battle
- July 23 Adam Czerniaków
Polish engineer and politician (b. 1880)
- July 23 Andy Ducat
English footballer and cricketer (born 1886).
- July 23 Nikola J Vaptsarov
Executed at 32
- July 25 Fred Englehardt
American triple jumper (b. 1879)
- July 26 Roberto Arlt
Roberto Arlt was a prominent Argentine novelist, playwright, and journalist known for his innovative and gritty literary style. He is considered one of the most important writers in Argentine literature of the 20th century, particularly for his novels like 'The Seven Madmen'. His works often explored urban alienation and social marginalization.
- July 26 Titus [Anno S] Brandsma
Philosopher (dachau)
- July 27 William Matthew Finders Petrie
Egyptologist
- July 28 Flinders Petrie
British archaeologist, known as "father of egyptian archaeology", an eccentric workaholic.
- July 31 Francis Younghusband
British army officer, explorer and spiritual writer (b. 1863)