Famous people and celebrities who died in 1921

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1921. 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. 12 Gervase Elwes

  Gervase Elwes is an English actor known for his roles in television shows such as Downton Abbey and Sherlock.

• Jan. 20 Mary Watson Whitney

  American astronomer and academic (b. 1847).

• Feb. 7 John J. Gardner

  American politician (b. 1845).

• Feb. 8 Peter Kropotkin

  Russian zoologist, geographer, and philologist (b. 1842).

• Feb. 26 Carl Menger

  Polish-austrian economist and academic (b. 1840).

• March 2 Champ Clark

  Champ Clark was a prominent American politician who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

• April 17 Manwel Dimech

  Maltese journalist, author, and philosopher (b. 1860).

• May 3 Théodore Pilette

  Belgian race car driver (d. 1921).

• May 5 Alfred Hermann Fried

  Austrian journalist and publicist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1864).

• May 23 August Nilsson

  Shot putter and competitor in tug of war for the swedish pole vaulter (d.1921).

• May 29 Abbott Handerson Thayer

  American artist known for his wildlife and landscape paintings.

• June 3 Coenraad Hiebendaal

  Dutch physician and rower (d. 1921).

• June 5 Georges Feydeau

  The belle a%0poque era was a french playwright.

• July 3 James Mitchel

  Irish-american hammer thrower (d. 1921).

• July 13 Gabriel Lippmann

  Luxembourger physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1845).

• July 26 Howard Vernon

  Swiss-French actor known for his distinctive roles in European cinema, particularly in cult and avant-garde films.

• Aug. 2 Enrico Caruso

  Italian operatic tenor widely regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of opera.

• Aug. 8 Juhani Aho

  Fins journalist/writer (panu tuomio), reaches death age 59.

• Aug. 25 Nikolay Gumilyov

  Russian poet and critic (b. 1886).

• Aug. 26 Sándor Wekerle

  Hungarian jurist and politician, prime minister of hungary (b. 1848).

• Sept. 11 Subramania Bharati

  Indian journalist, poet, and activist (b. 1882).

• Sept. 15 Roman von Ungern-Sternberg

  Austrian-russian general (d. 1921).

• Sept. 27 Engelbert Humperdinck (singer)

  Engelbert Humperdinck is a renowned British pop singer famous for international hits like 'Release Me' and 'The Last Waltz', who has had a...

• Oct. 25 Bat Masterson

  American lawman, buffalo hunter, and sport writer (b. 1853).

• Dec. 12 Henrietta Swan Leavitt

  Henrietta Swan Leavitt was an American astronomer known for her discovery of the relationship between the luminosity and the period of...

• Dec. 25 Vladimir Korolenko

  Russian-Ukrainian writer known for his social and humanitarian themes.

• Dec. 31 Boies Penrose

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1860).

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