1903 1905

What Happened This Year 1904

All Events 29 Births 318 Deaths 83

People Who Died in 1904

Alexander William Williamson

English chemist and academic

Born

May 1st, 1824 201 years ago

Died

1904 122 years ago — 80 years old

Contributed significantly to the field of chemistry, particularly in organic chemistry. Developed Williamson ether synthesis, an important method for forming ethers. Held a position as a professor at University College London. Published many influential papers that advanced chemical knowledge during the 19th century.

Édouard Thilges

Luxembourgish Prime Minister

Born

February 17th, 1817 209 years ago

Died

1904 122 years ago — 87 years old

Served as the 7th Prime Minister of Luxembourg from 1867 to 1874. Thilges was a prominent figure in Luxembourg's legal and political landscape during the 19th century, contributing to the development of the nation’s legal framework and governance structures. His term saw significant political changes and discussions surrounding the constitutional structure of Luxembourg. Thilges also played a key role in addressing the social and economic issues of the time.