Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1946

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1946. 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

  • March 2 Fidél Pálffy

    Hungarian politician, hungarian minister of agriculture (b. 1895)

  • March 2 George E. Stewart

    American colonel, medal of honor recipient (b. 1872)

  • March 4 Bror von Blixen-Finecke

    Swedish hunter and author (d. 1946).

  • March 12 Ferenc Szálasi

    Hungarian soldier and politician, head of state of hungary (b. 1897)

  • March 12 Philip Merivale

    Dies at 59

  • March 13 Werner von Blomberg

    German minister of reichswehr dies at the age of 67.

  • March 13 Abraham Bredius

    Rembrandt, a dutch art historian, dies at the age of 90.

  • March 13 Thomas Frederick Dunhill

    Composer dies at 69

  • March 16 Marius HLW "Max" Blokzijl

    Dutch nazi propagandist executed at 61

  • March 17 Dai Li

    Chinese spymaster (born 1897)

  • March 19 Amir Hamzah

    Buah rindu, an indonesian poet, dies at 35

  • March 20 Amadeus William Grabau

    American geologist known for his work in paleontology and stratigraphy.

  • March 22 Clemens A von Galen

    Bishop of munster/anti fascist dies at the age of 68.

  • March 23 Gilbert N. Lewis

    Known for the Lewis dot structures and his contributions to chemical thermodynamics.

  • March 23 Alexandru Zirra

    Composer dies at 62

  • March 24 Carl Schuhmann

    German gymnast, shot putter, and jumper (b. 1869)

  • March 24 Alexander Alekhine

    Russian champion chess player, 1927-1935 and 1937-1946. he spent most of his life working as a translator in france.

  • March 24 Gustaf Heintze

    Composer dies at 66

  • March 27 Karl Groos

    German psychologist and philosopher (b. 1861)

  • March 28 Chick Fullis

    American baseball player (d. 1946).

  • March 30 John S S P V Gort

    Viscount limerick/hamsterley dies at the age of 59.