24 April

Across recorded history, 1,565 notable lives are recorded as having ended on 24 April. Below are the 24 most widely documented — ranked by how many language editions of Wikipedia carry an article about them.

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Alejo Carpanter

1904–1980

Cuban-French writer and musicologist

Alejo Carpanter (1904–1980), Cuban-French writer and musicologist (1904–1980).

Helmuth von Moltke the Elder

1800–1891

German Field Marshal

Helmuth von Moltke the Elder was a German field marshal who served as a primary military strategist for the Prussian army.

Gerhard Domagk

1895–1964

German bacteriologist

Gerhard Domagk was a bacteriologist who discovered the antibacterial effects of sulfonamides.

Wallis Simpson

1896–1986

American socialite and wife of the Duke of Windsor

Wallis Simpson was an American socialite who became the wife of the Duke of Windsor.

Sathya Sai Baba

1926–2011

Indian spiritual guru

Sathya Sai Baba was an Indian religious leader who served as a spiritual guru.

Vasily Zhukovsky

1783–1852

Russian poet

Vasily Zhukovsky was a Russian poet who introduced the romantic movement to Russian literature through his original works and translations.

Lucy Maud Montgomery

1874–1942

Canadian writer

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a Canadian novelist best known for writing the Anne of Green Gables series.

Willa Cather

1873–1947

American writer

Willa Cather was an American novelist known for her works depicting life on the Great Plains.

Vladimir Komarov

1927–1967

Soviet cosmonaut

Vladimir Komarov was a Soviet cosmonaut who participated in the Voskhod 1 and Soyuz 1 space missions.

Karin Boye

1900–1941

Swedish poet and novelist

Karin Boye was a Swedish poet and novelist known for her contributions to literature.

Clifford D. Simak

1904–1988

American writer, journalist

Clifford D. Simak was an American science fiction writer and journalist.

Ezer Weizman

1924–2005

Israeli politician, 7th president of Israel

Ezer Weizman was an Israeli politician who served as the seventh president of Israel.

Franz Jonas

1899–1974

seventh President of Austria

Franz Jonas was a politician who served as the seventh President of Austria.

Bud Abbott

1895–1974

American actor, producer and comedian

Bud Abbott was an American comedian who performed in film, television, and on stage.

Oliver Tambo

1917–1993

South African anti-apartheid activist and politician

Oliver Tambo was a South African politician and anti-apartheid activist who served as a prominent leader in the movement against racial segregation.

Estée Lauder

1906–2004

American businesswoman

Estée Lauder was an American businessperson who founded a global cosmetics company.

Roberto Cavalli

1940–2024

Italian fashion designer

Roberto Cavalli was an Italian fashion designer known for his work in the luxury apparel industry.

G. Stanley Hall

1844–1924

American psychologist and educator

G. Stanley Hall was an American psychologist who served as a university teacher and writer.

Tadeusz Różewicz

1921–2014

Polish poet, dramatist and writer

Tadeusz Różewicz was a Polish poet who authored numerous works of poetry, drama, and prose.

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

1749–1803

French painter and miniaturist

Adélaïde Labille-Guiard was a French painter and miniaturist.

Hans Hollein

1934–2014

Austrian architect and designer

Hans Hollein was an Austrian architect and designer known for his work in architecture and industrial design.

Robert M. Pirsig

1928–2017

American writer and philosopher

Robert M. Pirsig was an American writer and philosopher known for his work exploring the concept of quality.

Louise Dresser

1878–1965

American actress

Louise Dresser was an American actor who performed in film, television, and stage productions throughout her career.

Ville Ritola

1896–1982

Finnish long distance runner

Ville Ritola was a Finnish long-distance runner who competed in international athletics.

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