Famous people and celebrities who died in 1908

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1908. 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. 9 Wilhelm Busch

  German poet, illustrator, and painter (b. 1832).

• Jan. 14 Holger Drachmann

  Danish poet and playwright (b. 1846).

• Jan. 17 Ferdinand IV

  Ferdinand iv of castile (d. 1312).

• Feb. 23 Friedrich von Esmarch

  German academic and surgeon (d. 1908).

• March 11 Benjamin Waugh

  An english activist founded nspcc (d. 1908).

• March 25 Durham Stevens

  American diplomat and lawyer (d. 1908).

• April 11 Henry Bird

  English chess player and author (b. 1829).

• April 20 Henry Chadwick

  Known as the 'Father of Baseball' for his contributions to the development of the sport.

• April 22 Henry Campbell-Bannerman

  Prime minister of the united kingdom, scottish politician and merchant (d. 1908).

• May 23 François Coppée

  French novelist and poet, le poa'te des humbles is his most famous title.

• May 24 Old Tom Morris

  Scottish golfer and architect (b. 1821).

• June 24 Grover Cleveland

  American president, 1885-1889.

• July 3 Joel Chandler Harris

  American journalist and author (b. 1845).

• July 5 Jonas Lie

  Norwegian playwright and poet, author norwegian (d. 1908).

• July 20 Demetrius Vikelas

  Greek businessman and philanthropist (d. 1908).

• July 22 William Randal Cremer

  Prize laureate for his longstanding and devoted effort in favour of the ideas of peace and arbitration.

• July 22 Randal Cremer

  English politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1828).

• July 24 Vicente Acosta

  Salvadoran poet and journalist (d. 1908).

• Aug. 11 Khudiram Bose

  Indian freedom fighter (born in 1889).

• Aug. 25 Antoine Henri Becquerel

  Prize laureate in recognition of the extraordinary services he has rendered by his discovery of spontaneous radioactivity.

• Aug. 25 Henri Becquerel

  French physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1852).

• Sept. 17 Thomas Selfridge

  First lieutenant in u.s.

• Sept. 17 Henri Julien

  Canadian cartoonist (born 1852).

• Oct. 18 Nozu Michitsura

  Japanese field marshal (d. 1908).

• Nov. 7 Butch Cassidy

  Infamous American train and bank robber, leader of the Wild Bunch gang.

• Nov. 20 Georgy Voronoy

  Ukrainian-russian academic and mathematician (d. 1908).

• Dec. 13 Augustus Le Plongeon

  English-american historian and photographer (d. 1908).

• Dec. 30 Thomas-Alfred Bernier

  Canadian journalist, lawyer, and politician (b. 1844).

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