Famous people and celebrities who died in 1911

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1911. 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. 3 Alexandros Papadiamantis

  Greek poet and author (d. 1911).

• Jan. 9 Edvard Rusjan

  Italian-slovene pilot and engineer (b. 1886).

• Jan. 12 Andreas Papagiannakopoulos

  Greek journalist, judge, and politician (b. 1845).

• Jan. 17 Francis Galton

  British meteorologist and anthropologist, he was the founder of biostatistics.

• Jan. 31 Paul Singer

  German politician (b. 1844).

• Feb. 15 Theodor Escherich

  Theodor Escherich was an Austrian-German pediatrician and bacteriologist who discovered the Escherichia coli (E.

• Feb. 25 Friedrich Spielhagen

  German author, theorist, and translator (b. 1829).

• March 1 Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff

  Dutch-german chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1852).

• April 14 Addie Joss

  Addie Joss was a talented baseball pitcher known for his exceptional control and a career ERA of 1.89.

• April 14 Henri Elzéar Taschereau

  Canadian lawyer and jurist, 4th chief justice of canada (b. 1836).

• April 25 Emilio Salgari

  Italian author of action adventure swashbucklers (swashbuckler was a term that first appeared in 16th century.

• May 30 Milton Bradley

  Pioneering American businessman who founded the Milton Bradley Company, a major board game manufacturer that revolutionized family...

• June 11 James Curtis Hepburn

  American physician and missionary (b. 1815).

• Aug. 1 Edwin Austin Abbey

  American painter and illustrator (b. 1852).

• Aug. 1 Samuel Arza Davenport

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1843).

• Aug. 5 Bob Caruthers

  American baseball manager and player (d. 1911).

• Aug. 8 William P. Frye

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1830).

• Aug. 16 Patrick Francis Moran

  Irish-australian cardinal (b. 1830).

• Aug. 21 Mahboob Ali Khan

  Sixth nizam of hyderabad state (b. 1866).

• Sept. 16 Edward Whymper

  Author and illustrator of english-french mountaineering explorer (d. 1911).

• Oct. 13 Sister Nivedita

  Irish-indian social worker, author, and educator (b. 1867).

• Oct. 18 Alfred Binet

  Known for developing the first intelligence test.

• Oct. 29 Joseph Pulitzer

  Joseph Pulitzer was a Hungarian-American newspaper publisher who became one of the most influential figures in American journalism. He is best known for establishing the Pulitzer Prizes, which are awarded for achievements in journalism, literature, and music. Pulitzer played a significant role in shaping modern mass media and helped introduce techniques of 'new journalism' in the late 19th century. [bio]

• Nov. 9 Howard Pyle

  Howard Pyle was an American illustrator and author, known for his work in magazines and his classic books on the history of piracy.

• Nov. 16 A. A. Ames

  American physician and politician, 9th mayor of minneapolis (b. 1842).

• Dec. 13 Reggie Duff

  Australian cricketer (d. 1911).

• Dec. 29 Rosamund Marriott Watson

  Rosamund Marriott Watson was a British poet and critic who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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