Famous people and celebrities who died in 1923

A dedicated page for remembering the famous people and celebrities who passed away in 1923. 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. 9 Katherine Mansfield

  New zealand writer who published her novel "in a german pension" in 1911.

• Jan. 18 Wallace Reid

  American actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1891).

• Jan. 29 Elihu Vedder

  Elihu Vedder was an American symbolist painter known for his mystical and dreamlike works.

• Feb. 10 Wilhelm Röntgen

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

• Feb. 22 Theophile Delcasse

  Theophile Delcasse was a French diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1898 to 1905.

• March 8 Johannes Diderik van der Waals

  Prize laureate for his work on the equation of state for gases and liquids.

• March 26 Sarah Bernhardt

  Sarah Bernhardt was a renowned French stage and early film actress, often referred to as "the most famous actress the world has ever known." She gained international acclaim in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for her charismatic performances in both classical and contemporary roles. [bio]

• March 27 James Dewar

  Invented the Dewar flask and studied cryogenics.

• May 4 Ralph McKittrick

  American golfer and tennis player (b. 1877).

• June 10 Pierre Loti

  He was a french novelist, writer, and officer in the french navy.

• June 14 Isabelle Bogelot

  French philanthropist (b. 1838).

• June 24 Edith Södergran

  Swedish-finnish poet (b. 1892).

• July 20 Pancho Villa

  Mexican general and politician, governor of chihuahua (b. 1878).

• Aug. 2 Warren Harding

  American politician, a u.s.

• Aug. 2 Joseph Whitty

  Irish republican died on hunger strike (b. 1904).

• Aug. 19 Vilfredo Pareto

  Italian engineer, philosopher, economist, socioologist, political scientist and economist.

• Sept. 10 Sukumar Ray

  Indian-bangladeshi playwright and poet (d. 1923).

• Oct. 12 Bunny Lucas

  English cricketer (d. 1923).

• Oct. 14 Marcellus Emants

  Dutch-swiss author, poet, and playwright (b. 1848).

• Nov. 5 Jacques d'Adelswärd-Fersen

  French poet and author (d. 1923).

• Nov. 17 Eduard Bornhöhe

  Estonian author (d. 1923).

• Nov. 20 Allen Holubar

  American actor and director.

• Nov. 30 John Maclean

  Scottish revolutionary socialist, educator, and prominent political activist who fought for workers' rights in the early 20th century.

• Dec. 12 Raymond Radiguet

  Raymond Radiguet was a prodigious French writer who gained significant literary recognition at a very young age, notably through his...

• Dec. 26 Dietrich Eckart

  German journalist, poet, and politician (b. 1868).

• Dec. 27 Gustave Eiffel

  French engineer and designer.

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