Famous people and celebrities who died in 1918

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1918. 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. 6 Georg Cantor

  German mathematician and philosopher (b. 1845).

• Feb. 10 Ernesto Teodoro Moneta

  Italian soldier and journalist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1833).

• March 25 Claude Debussy

  Influential French composer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• March 25 Peter Martin

  Australian footballer and soldier (b. 1875).

• March 27 Henry Adams

  American historian and author of 'The Education of Henry Adams'.

• April 11 Otto Wagner

  Austrian architect designed karlsplatz stadtbahn station and austrian postal savings bank (d. 1918).

• April 20 Karl Ferdinand Braun

  Prize laureate in recognition of their contributions to the development of wireless telegraphy.

• April 21 Manfred von Richthofen

  Renowned German fighter pilot in World War I known as the Red Baron.

• May 19 Ferdinand Hodler

  After winning his first award seven years prior, a swedish artist opened his own studio.

• May 30 Georgi Plekhanov

  Russian philosopher and theorist (b. 1856).

• July 14 Quentin Roosevelt

  American aviator, born 1897 to theodore roosevelt.

• July 17 Alexei Nikolaevich

  Tsarevich of Russia, son of the last Russian imperial family, executed in 1918.

• July 17 Alexandra Feodorovna

  Empress Alexandra Feodorovna was the wife of Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia.

• July 30 Joyce Kilmer

  American soldier, journalist, and poet (b. 1886).

• Aug. 10 Erich Löwenhardt

  Polish-german pilot and lieutenant (d. 1918).

• Aug. 12 Anna Held

  Anna Held was a Polish-born French stage performer and singer who became one of the most famous actresses of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was well known for her performances in Broadway musical comedies and for her association with theatrical impresario Florenz Ziegfeld. [bio]

• Sept. 21 True Boardman

  True Boardman was a silent film actor known for his work in early Hollywood.

• Sept. 25 John Ireland

  John Ireland was a Canadian-American actor and film director, best known for his roles in classic films such as 'All the King's Men' and 'Spartacus.' He was notably the first Vancouver-born actor to receive an Oscar nomination. [bio]

• Oct. 5 Roland Garros

  Renowned French tennis player who has a major tennis tournament named after him.

• Oct. 15 Sai Baba of Shirdi

  Indian religious figure (born c. 1838).

• Oct. 31 Egon Schiele

  Egon Schiele was an Austrian expressionist painter and draftsman, widely recognized for his raw, emotive and often erotic depictions of the human figure. His distinctive style, featuring distorted forms and bold lines, significantly influenced modern art and is especially noted for its psychological intensity. [bio]

• Nov. 4 Wilfred Owen

  Renowned World War I poet known for his war poetry that vividly depicted the horrors of trench warfare.

• Nov. 9 Guillaume Apollinaire

  Italian-french poet, art critic, lyricist, and dramatist.

• Dec. 11 Ivan Cankar

  Slovenian author, poet, and playwright (b. 1876).

• Dec. 22 Randolph Bourne

  American writer and intellectual associated with the Progressive Movement.

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