Famous people and celebrities who died in 1910

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1910. 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. 27 Thomas Crapper

  English plumber and businessman (b. 1836).

• Feb. 24 Osman Hamdi Bey

  Renowned Turkish painter known for his realistic style and Orientalist themes.

• April 14 Mikhail Vrubel

  Russian painter and sculptor (b. 1856).

• April 21 Mark Twain

  Mark Twain was a celebrated American author and humorist, famed for his wit, social commentary, and enduring literary works such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.' He is regarded as one of the greatest writers in American literature, noted for his vivid characters and incisive critique of society. [bio]

• April 26 Bjørnstjerne Martinus Bjørnson

  Prize laureate as a tribute to his noble, magnificent and versatile poetry, which has always been distinguished by both the freshness of its...

• May 3 Artie Shaw

  American jazz musician and clarinetist.

• May 18 Pauline Viardot

  Renowned 19th-century French mezzo-soprano and composer.

• May 22 Jules Renard

  French playwright and diarist, also a french writer.

• May 27 Robert Koch

  German physician and microbiologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1843).

• May 29 Mily Balakirev

  Russian pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1837).

• May 31 Elizabeth Blackwell

  The first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States and a pioneer in promoting the education of women in medicine.

• June 5 O. Henry

  American short story writer (b. 1862).

• July 4 Melville Fuller

  American jurist and lawyer 8th chief justice of the united states (d. 1910).

• July 4 Giovanni Schiaparelli

  Italian astronomer known for his observations of Mars and the discovery of 'canals' on the planet.

• July 24 Arkhip Kuindzhi

  Ukrainian-russian painter (d. 1910).

• Aug. 13 Florence Nightingale

  Florence Nightingale was a pioneering British nurse, statistician, and social reformer best known for founding modern nursing. She came to prominence during the Crimean War (1853–1856), where her efforts in organizing the care of wounded soldiers significantly reduced death rates. In 1860, she established the first scientifically based nursing school at St Thomas' Hospital in London. Her influential work, "Notes … [bio]

• Aug. 26 William James

  Prominent American philosopher and psychologist, considered one of the most influential thinkers of the late 19th century.

• Sept. 29 Winslow Homer

  Renowned American painter turned successful businessman.

• Sept. 30 Maurice Lévy

  Chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe, one of the largest advertising and communications companies.

• Oct. 15 Stanley Ketchel

  American middleweight boxing champion known for his aggressive fighting style.

• Oct. 30 Jean Henry Dunant

  Prize laureate for his humanitarian efforts to help wounded soldiers and create international understanding.

• Nov. 15 Wilhelm Raabe

  German writer most well-known for his realistic novels about middle-class life.

• Nov. 20 Leo Tolstoy

  Leo Tolstoy was a Russian writer, philosopher, and social reformer, widely regarded as one of the greatest novelists of all time. His masterpieces 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina' are celebrated for their realistic depiction of Russian society and their profound psychological insight. Tolstoy's works have had a vast influence on literature and philosophy worldwide. [bio]

• Nov. 23 Hawley Harvey Crippen

  Infamous for being convicted of his wife's murder in a high-profile case.

• Dec. 29 Reginald Doherty

  English tennis player (b. 1872).

• Dec. 31 Archibald Hoxsey

  American pilot (d. 1910).

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