Famous people and celebrities who died in 1920

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1920. 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. 20 Georg Lurich

  Estonian-russian wrestler and strongman (b. 1876).

• Jan. 24 Amedeo Modigliani

  Italian artist who was a specialist in portrait painting of poets, artists, musicians, and models.

• Feb. 21 Jacinta Marto

  Catholic visionary and one of the three children who reported Marian apparitions in Fatima, Portugal in 1917.

• Feb. 29 Ernie Courtney

  American baseball player (born 1875).

• March 7 Jaan Poska

  Estonian lawyer and politician who played a key role in the Estonian War of Independence.

• March 21 Evelina Haverfield

  British suffragette and aid worker (b. 1867).

• April 4 Germain Nouveau

  French poet is associated with the symbolist movement.

• April 7 Karl Binding

  German lawyer and jurist (b. 1841).

• April 10 Moritz Cantor

  German mathematician and historian (b. 1829).

• April 26 Srinivasa Ramanujan

  Indian mathematician and one of the most important math minds in history, who contributed to the theory number, of parts, and the theory for...

• May 11 James Colosimo

  Italian-american mob boss (d. 2021).

• May 16 Levi Morton

  Levi Morton was the 22nd Vice President of the United States, serving under President Benjamin Harrison from 1889 to 1893.

• May 23 Svetozar Boroević

  Croatian-austrian field marshal (d. 2021).

• June 14 Max Weber

  Max Weber was a German philosopher, sociologist, and political economist, widely regarded as one of the founders of modern sociology. He is best known for his thesis on the relationship between Protestant ethics and the spirit of capitalism and for his conceptualization of bureaucracy in social and economic organizations. [bio]

• June 27 Adolphe-Basile Routhier

  Canadian judge and songwriter (d. 2021).

• July 10 John Fisher

  1st baron fisher sri lankan english admiral (d. 2021).

• July 31 Ion Dragoumis

  Greek revolutionary, writer and diplomat (born 1878).

• Aug. 6 Stefan Bastyr

  Polish aviator who was the author of the first military flight to independent poland (born in 1890).

• Aug. 22 Anders Zorn

  Swedish painter known for his portraits and watercolors.

• Aug. 31 Wilhelm Wundt

  German philosopher, naturalist, and medical doctor.

• Sept. 5 Robert Harron

  Robert Harron was an American silent film actor best known for his collaborations with pioneering director D.W. Griffith in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance'. He was a leading man of the silent era and remembered for his sensitive portrayals of young protagonists. [bio]

• Sept. 10 Olive Thomas

  Olive Thomas was an American silent film actress and model, widely recognized for her work during the early 20th century and for her association with the Ziegfeld Follies. Her mysterious and untimely death in 1920 at the age of 25 contributed to her legend in Hollywood history. [bio]

• Oct. 25 Alexander

  King of Greece from 1917-1920, who tragically died at the young age of 27 after being bitten by an ape.

• Oct. 25 Terence MacSwiney

  Irish playwright, author, and politician who was elected as Lord Mayor of Cork during the Irish War of Independence.

• Oct. 31 Alphonse Desjardins

  Desjardins group, a canadian journalist and businessman, was co-founded by a canadian journalist and entrepreneur (d. 1920).

• Nov. 8 Abraham Kuyper

  Dutch statesman who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands.

• Dec. 11 Olive Schreiner

  South African author known for her novel 'The Story of an African Farm.

• Dec. 20 Linton Hope

  English sailor and architect (b. 1863).

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