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Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1944

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1944. 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

  • Edwin Lutyens
    Jan. 1 Edwin Lutyens

    English architect, designed the castle drogo and thiepval memorial (b. 1869)

  • Charles Turner
    Jan. 1 Charles Turner

    Australian cricketer (born 1862).

  • Jurgis Baltrušaitis
    Jan. 3 Jurgis Baltrušaitis

    Lithuanian poet, critic, and translator (b. 1873)

  • Kaj Munk
    Jan. 4 Kaj Munk

    Danish playwright known for his plays critical of the Nazi occupation of Denmark during World War II.

  • Kaj Munk [Harald Leininger]
    Jan. 4 Kaj Munk [Harald Leininger]

    Anti-fascist writer (kaj munk), dies.

  • Henri "Hans" Flu
    Jan. 4 Henri "Hans" Flu

    Indonesian/dutch family doctor/antifascist, murder

  • Adolph Goldschmidt
    Jan. 5 Adolph Goldschmidt

    German/swiss art historian dies at the age of 80.

  • Ida Tarbell
    Jan. 6 Ida Tarbell

    Ida Tarbell was an investigative journalist and author known for her pioneering work in investigative journalism, particularly her exposé on the Standard Oil Company.

  • Jacques Rosenbaum
    Jan. 6 Jacques Rosenbaum

    Estonian-german architect (d. 1944)

  • Napoleon Lapathiotis
    Jan. 7 Napoleon Lapathiotis

    Greek poet and author (d. 444)

  • J Verleun
    Jan. 7 J Verleun

    Dutch resistance fighter executed

  • William Kissam Vanderbilt II
    Jan. 8 William Kissam Vanderbilt II

    American lieutenant and sailor (b. 1878)

  • Galeazzo Ciano
    Jan. 11 Galeazzo Ciano

    Italian journalist and politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Fascist era. He was a key figure in Mussolini's government and son-in-law of the dictator, ultimately executed for opposing Mussolini.

  • Galeazzo Count of Cortellazzo Ciano
    Jan. 11 Galeazzo Count of Cortellazzo Ciano

    Italian politician

  • Lance C. Wade
    Jan. 12 Lance C. Wade

    American commander and pilot (b. 1915)

  • Mehmet Emin Yurdakul
    Jan. 14 Mehmet Emin Yurdakul

    Turkish author and politician (b. 1869)

  • Robert J Kirby
    Jan. 15 Robert J Kirby

    Warden of new york's sing sing prison, born 1890

  • Harold Fraser-Simson
    Jan. 19 Harold Fraser-Simson

    Composer dies at 71

  • James McKeen Cattell
    Jan. 20 James McKeen Cattell

    American psychologist and academic (b. 1860)

  • Heinrich zu Sayn-Wittgenstein
    Jan. 21 Heinrich zu Sayn-Wittgenstein

    German major / pilot, shot down

  • Gustaaf DFL Schamelhout
    Jan. 21 Gustaaf DFL Schamelhout

    Flemish writer/physician, dies at the age of 74.

  • Edvard Munch
    Jan. 23 Edvard Munch

    Norwegian painter and illustrator (b. 1863)

  • Viktor Gusev
    Jan. 23 Viktor Gusev

    Russian poet (born 1909)

  • William Allen White
    Jan. 29 William Allen White

    American newspaper editor and author known for his editorial writing.

  • Jean Giraudoux
    Jan. 31 Jean Giraudoux

    French author and playwright (b. 1882)