Famous people died in January - page 28

Johann Bernoulli

Johann Bernoulli

This famous mathematician was among the pioneers to study calculus and sided with Leibiniz in the Leibiniz-Newton debate

SwissAugust 6, 1667135 views

Hirohito

Hirohito was the longest-reigning emperor of Japan, who ruled for over 63 years

JapaneseApril 29, 1901216 views

Edward MacDowell

Edward MacDowell was one of first internationally renowned composer

AmericanDecember 18, 1860151 views

Ismail al-Jazari

Ismail al-Jazari was a Muslim polymath

Turkish1136310 views

Ted Cassidy

Ted Cassidy was an American actor and voice artist

AmericanJuly 31, 1932502 views

Francis Drake

Francis Drake was a 16th century English sailor, navigator and politician

British1540122 views

Gregor Mendel

Gregor Mendel was an Austrian scientist and monk credited with being the father of modern genetics for his pioneering work in the study of heredity

AustrianJuly 22, 1822241 views

Eli Whitney

Eli Whitney was an American inventor who invented ‘cotton gin’ during the industrial revolution.

Michael Tippett

Sir Michael Kemp Tippett was a prolific British composer of the 20th century, a humanitarian and a pacifist Find out information on Michael Tippett’s childhood, life and timeline in this biography.

BritishJanuary 2, 190599 views

Judas Iscariot

Judas Iscariot was one of the 12 chief disciples of Jesus Christ; he betrayed Jesus Christ, which ultimately led to Jesus’ crucifixion

Israeli531 views