1910 1912

What Happened This Year 1911

All Events 64 Births 354 Deaths 74

People Who Died in 1911

Franjo Kuhač

Croatian conductor and composer

Born

November 20th, 1834 191 years ago

Died

1911 115 years ago — 77 years old

Born in 1834, this individual was a prominent conductor and composer in Croatia. He played a significant role in the development of Croatian classical music during the 19th century. His involvement in music education contributed to the training of future generations of musicians. His compositions often featured elements of Croatian folk music and included various choral and orchestral works. This person's efforts in promoting Croatian music helped establish a national identity within the classical music sphere, and he held leadership positions within several musical organizations.

William Paine Lord

American politician, 9th Governor of Oregon

Born

July 20th, 1838 187 years ago

Died

1911 115 years ago — 73 years old

Served as the 9th Governor of Oregon from 1895 to 1899. Worked as a lawyer, establishing a legal practice in the state. Held various political positions and contributed to the development of Oregon's infrastructure and education system. Advocated for state issues and served the public throughout his career.