Famous people and celebrities who died in 1906

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1906. 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. 16 Marshall Field

  American businessman and philanthropist, founded marshall field's (b. 1834).

• Jan. 25 Joseph Wheeler

  Confederate general during the American Civil War.

• Feb. 9 Paul Laurence Dunbar

  American author, poet, and playwright (b. 1872).

• Feb. 10 Ezra Butler Eddy

  American-canadian businessman and politician (b. 1827).

• Feb. 13 Albert Gottschalk

  Danish painter (born 1866).

• Feb. 26 Jean Lanfray

  Swiss convicted murderer (b. 1874).

• Feb. 27 Samuel Langley

  Pioneering American astronomer and aviation pioneer.

• March 13 Susan B. Anthony

  Susan B. Anthony was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

• March 19 Etienne Carjat

  French journalist, caricaturist, and photographer.

• April 5 Eastman Johnson

  American painter known for his realistic depictions of American life in the 19th century.

• April 19 Pierre Curie

  French physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1859).

• April 19 Spencer Gore

  British cricketer and tennis player (born 1850).

• May 9 Oscar von Gebhardt

  German academic and theologian (d. 1906).

• May 19 Gabriel Dumont

  Métis leader who led the North-West Rebellion in Canada.

• June 5 Karl Robert Eduard von Hartmann

  German philosopher and author (b. 1842).

• June 20 John Clayton Adams

  English painter (b. 1840).

• June 25 Stanford White

  American architect, best known for designing the original madison square garden.

• July 5 Jules Breton

  French Realist painter known for his rural and genre scenes.

• July 22 William Snodgrass

  Canadian presbyterian minister, sixth principal of queen's college (born 1827).

• Aug. 6 George Waterhouse

  English-new zealand politician, 7th prime minister of new zealand (b. 1824).

• Aug. 30 Hans Auer

  Swiss-austrian architect and educator, designed the federal palace of switzerland (b. 1847).

• Sept. 5 Ludwig Boltzmann

  Austrian philosopher and physicist.

• Sept. 20 Robert R. Hitt

  American politician, 13th united states assistant secretary of state (b. 1834).

• Oct. 16 Varina Davis

  Varina Davis was the wife of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.

• Oct. 22 Paul Cézanne

  He was a french artist who didn't have his first solo show until he turned 56.

• Oct. 28 Jean Benner

  French artist (b. 1836).

• Dec. 7 Élie Ducommun

  Swiss journalist and educator, nobel prize laureate (b. 1833).

• Dec. 9 Ferdinand Brunetière

  French author and critic (b. 1849).

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