Death year 1941 celebrities
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Sherwood Anderson (September 13, 1876 – March 8, 1941) was an American novelist and short story writer, known for subjective and self-revealing works. Self-educated, he rose to become a successful copywriter and business owner in Cleveland and Elyr
Frederick John Westcott (26 March 1866 – 18 September 1941), best known by his stage name Fred Karno, was an English theatre impresario of the British music hall. He is credited with popularizing the custard-pie-in-the-face gag. During the 1890s,
Dorothy Ierne Wilde, known as Dolly Wilde, (July 11, 1895 – April 10, 1941) was an Anglo-Irish socialite, made famous by her family connections and her reputation as a witty conversationalist. Her charm and humour made her a popular guest at salons
Andrew Jackson Houston (June 21, 1854 – June 26, 1941) was an American politician. He was a son of the famous Texas hero and statesman Sam Houston, and was named for his father’s mentor Andrew Jackson.
Esther Jane “Jennie” Tuttle Hobart (April 30, 1849 – January 8, 1941) was the wife of Vice President Garret Hobart who served in the administration of President William McKinley as well as a philanthropist and community activist in New Jersey.
May Ziade (née Marie, with Ziade also written Ziadé, Ziyada or Ziadeh) (Arabic: مي زيادة) (February 11, 1886. – 1941), was a prolific Christian Lebanese poet, essayist and translator.
Herschel Mayall (July 12, 1863 – June 10, 1941) was an American film actor of the silent era. He appeared in 112 films between 1912 and 1935. He was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and died in Detroit, Michigan from a cerebral hemorrhage.
In the late 1890s Porter worked as both a projectionist and mechanic, eventually becoming director and cameraman for the Edison Manufacturing Company. Influenced by both the “Brighton school” and the story films of Georges Méliès, Porter went on to
John Christian Watson (born John Christian Tanck; 9 April 1867 – 18 November 1941), commonly known as Chris Watson, was a Australian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of Australia. He was the first prime minister from the Australia
William Michael Joyce (September 21, 1865 – May 8, 1941) was a professional baseball player. He was a third baseman over parts of 8 seasons with the Brooklyn Ward’s Wonders (of the Players’ League), Boston Reds (of the American Association), Brookl
John William Hickey (November 3, 1881 – December 28, 1941) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched two games for the Cleveland Naps during the 1904 season, starting both.
Charles Adkins (February 7, 1863 – March 31, 1941) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.