9 March

Across recorded history, 1,630 notable lives are recorded as having ended on 9 March. Below are the 24 most widely documented — ranked by how many language editions of Wikipedia carry an article about them.

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Edgar de Wahl

1867–1948

Estonian teacher and linguist

Edgar de Wahl was a linguist who created the constructed language Occidental.

Charles Bukowski

1920–1994

German-American writer

Charles Bukowski was a writer known for his novels, poetry, and columns.

Hans Christian Ørsted

1777–1851

Danish physicist and chemist

Hans Christian Ørsted was a physicist who discovered the relationship between electricity and magnetism.

Menachem Begin

1913–1992

Israeli politician and former Prime Minister

Menachem Begin was an Israeli politician who served as Prime Minister.

Wilhelm I

1797–1888

19th-century German Emperor and King of Prussia

Wilhelm I was the German Emperor and King of Prussia who served as a monarch and politician.

Alexandra Kollontai

1872–1952

Soviet diplomat

Alexandra Kollontai was a Soviet diplomat who served as a prominent political theorist and advocate for women's rights.

Kurt Georg Kiesinger

1904–1988

Chancellor of West Germany

Kurt Georg Kiesinger served as the Chancellor of West Germany.

The Notorious B.I.G.

1972–1997

American rapper

The Notorious B.I.G. was an American rapper who achieved significant influence within the hip hop genre.

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

1835–1895

Austrian author

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch was an Austrian writer known for his literary works.

Max Delbrück

1906–1981

biophysicist

Max Delbrück was a biophysicist who conducted foundational research on the replication mechanisms and genetic structures of bacteriophages.

Mary Anning

1799–1847

British fossil collector and palaeontologist

Palaeontologist Mary Anning discovered significant Jurassic marine fossil specimens in the cliffs along the English Channel at Lyme Regis.

Jamal al-Din al-Afghani

1838–1897

Political activist and Islamic ideologist

Jamal al-Din al-Afghani was a political activist and Islamic ideologist who advocated for pan-Islamic unity.

Frank Wedekind

1864–1918

German playwright

Frank Wedekind was a German playwright known for his influential contributions to modern drama.

Ulf von Euler

1905–1983

Swedish physiologist and pharmacologist

Ulf von Euler was a Swedish physiologist who conducted research on neurotransmitters.

George Burns

1896–1996

American comedian, actor, writer and singer

George Burns was an American comedian who worked as an actor, writer, and singer throughout his long career in entertainment.

Earl Wilbur Sutherland, Jr.

1915–1974

American pharmacologist

Earl Wilbur Sutherland, Jr. was an American pharmacologist who conducted research on the mechanisms of hormone action.

Frei Otto

1925–2015

German architect

Frei Otto was an architect known for his pioneering work in the design and construction of lightweight tensile structures.

Edward Bernays

1891–1995

American propaganda and marketing pioneer

Edward Bernays was a public relations consultant who pioneered the application of psychological techniques to advertising and propaganda.

Yukteswar Giri

1855–1936

Indian yogi, occultist and guru

Yukteswar Giri was an Indian yogi and astrologer who served as a guru.

Camille Muffat

1989–2015

French swimmer

Camille Muffat was a French swimmer who competed in international events.

Carrie Chapman Catt

1859–1947

American social reformer, suffragist

Carrie Chapman Catt was a suffragist who served as the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and founded the League of Women Voters.

Fernando Rey

1917–1994

Spanish actor

Fernando Rey was a Spanish actor who appeared in numerous international film productions.

Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

1870–1964

German army officer

Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck was a German military officer who commanded colonial forces in East Africa during the First World War.

C. Northcote Parkinson

1909–1993

British naval historian

C. Northcote Parkinson was a British historian who authored the law stating that work expands to fill the time available for its completion.

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