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Famous people and celebrities who died in December 1937

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 1937. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • William Propsting
    Dec. 3 William Propsting

    Australian politician, 20th premier of tasmania (b. 1861).

  • Hans Molisch
    Dec. 8 Hans Molisch

    Czech-austrian botanist and academic (b. 1856).

  • Gustaf Dalén
    Dec. 9 Gustaf Dalén

    Swedish physicist and engineer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1869).

  • Lilias Armstrong
    Dec. 9 Lilias Armstrong

    English phonetician (b. 1882).

  • Jaan Anvelt
    Dec. 11 Jaan Anvelt

    Estonian theorist and politician (b. 1884).

  • Hugh Thackeray Turner
    Dec. 11 Hugh Thackeray Turner

    English architect and painter (b. 1853).

  • Alfred Abel
    Dec. 12 Alfred Abel

    German actor and film producer, also known as the "lewis stone" of german movies.

  • Fabián de la Rosa
    Dec. 14 Fabián de la Rosa

    Filipino painter and educator (b. 1869).

  • George Nuttall
    Dec. 16 George Nuttall
  • Giuseppe Doria
    Dec. 16 Giuseppe Doria
  • Erich Ludendorff
    Dec. 20 Erich Ludendorff

    German politician and general (d. 1937).

  • Ted Healy
    Dec. 21 Ted Healy

    Ted Healy was an American vaudeville performer, comedian, and actor best known for creating the comedy team that would become The Three Stooges. He was a prominent figure in early 20th-century American entertainment, performing on stage and in films during the 1920s and 1930s. [bio]

  • Frank B. Kellogg
    Dec. 21 Frank B. Kellogg

    American lawyer and politician, 45th united states secretary of state, nobel prize laureate (b. 1856).

  • Frank Billings Kellogg
    Dec. 21 Frank Billings Kellogg

    Prize laureate for his crucial role in bringing about the Briand-Kellogg Pact.

  • Violette Neatley Anderson
    Dec. 21 Violette Neatley Anderson

    American judge (b. 1882).

  • Tukojirao III
    Dec. 21 Tukojirao III
  • Constance Pascal
    Dec. 21 Constance Pascal
  • Ivor Gurney
    Dec. 26 Ivor Gurney

    Ivor Gurney was an English poet and composer who served in World War I..

  • Maurice Ravel
    Dec. 28 Maurice Ravel

    Maurice Ravel was a renowned French composer, widely associated with Impressionist music though he himself often rejected the label. He is best known for his masterful orchestration and innovative compositions, notably the orchestral work 'Boléro' (1928), which became his most famous piece. Ravel also produced important ballets such as 'Ma Mère l'Oye' (Mother Goose, 1910) and composed works that have … [bio]

  • Alessandro Tandura
    Dec. 28 Alessandro Tandura
  • Antonio Fiammazzo
    Dec. 28 Antonio Fiammazzo
  • Don Marquis
    Dec. 29 Don Marquis

    American journalist, author, and playwright (b. 1878).

  • John T. Dillon
    Dec. 29 John T. Dillon
  • Luigia Cerale
    Dec. 29 Luigia Cerale
  • Hans Niels Andersen
    Dec. 30 Hans Niels Andersen

    Danish businessman, founded the east asiatic company (b. 1852).