1922 1924

What Happened This Year 1923

All Events 51 Births 591 Deaths 96

People Who Died in 1923

Thomas George Bonney

English geologist and mountaineer.

Born

July 27th, 1833 192 years ago

Died

1923 102 years ago — 90 years old

An accomplished geologist and mountaineer, contributions included research on the geology of the British Isles and participation in several prominent expeditions in the Alps. Notably, Bonney served as president of the Geological Society of London and was a key figure in the establishment of geological education in England. His career also encompassed involvement in academia, where he held a professorship at University College London, focusing on the study of mineralogy and the geological sciences.

Joseph Samuel Bloch

Austrian rabbi and deputy

Born

November 20th, 1850 175 years ago

Died

1923 102 years ago — 73 years old

Served as a rabbi in Austria and held the position of deputy in various governmental roles. Contributed to Jewish education and community affairs. Played a significant role in the Jewish community's organization and representation within broader societal frameworks. Engaged in discussions regarding civil rights and religious freedoms for Jewish people during a challenging period in European history.

Pieter Hendrik Schoute

Dutch mathematician and academic

Born

January 21st, 1846 179 years ago

Died

1923 102 years ago — 77 years old

A mathematician and academic contributed significantly to mathematics, particularly in the fields of projective geometry and algebra. Schoute published extensively in mathematical journals and served as a professor at various institutions. The work focused on the principles of projective spaces and geometric transformations, garnering recognition within the mathematical community.

Vatroslav Jagić

Croatian philologist and scholar

Born

July 6th, 1838 187 years ago

Died

1923 102 years ago — 85 years old

Pioneered the study of South Slavic linguistics. Contributed significantly to the analysis of Croatian language and literature. Played a key role in the establishment of the Croatian philological society and published numerous works on Slavic philology. His efforts laid foundational principles for future research in the field.

Krišjānis Barons

Latvian linguist and author

Born

October 31st, 1835 190 years ago

Died

1923 102 years ago — 88 years old

A prominent linguist and author, contributed significantly to the development and preservation of the Latvian language and culture. Played a crucial role in compiling and editing the first comprehensive Latvian dictionary. Advocated for the use of Latvian in literature and education, fostering a national identity during a period of foreign influence. Participated in cultural movements that aimed to promote Latvian heritage and was instrumental in establishing the concept of a Latvian literary language.

A. P. Lucas

English cricketer, played for Middlesex

Born

February 20th, 1857 168 years ago

Died

1923 102 years ago — 66 years old

Born in 1857, this cricketer contributed significantly to the sport in England during the late 19th century. Playing for Middlesex, he participated in first-class cricket matches from 1878 to 1896. His skill and technique on the field garnered attention, and he became a notable player in domestic cricket.