18 November

Across recorded history, 1,495 notable lives are recorded as having ended on 18 November. Below are the 24 most widely documented — ranked by how many language editions of Wikipedia carry an article about them.

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Marcel Proust

1871–1922

French novelist, critic and essayist

Marcel Proust was a French novelist best known for his extensive literary work exploring memory and time.

Chester A. Arthur

1829–1886

president of the United States from 1881 to 1885

Chester A. Arthur served as the president of the United States.

Walther Hermann Nernst

1864–1941

German physical chemist and physicist

Walther Hermann Nernst was a physical chemist who formulated the third law of thermodynamics.

Henri Claisse

1895–1952

French poet

Henri Claisse was a French poet who also worked as a writer, librettist, painter, art collector, politician, and member of the French resistance.

Henry A. Wallace

1888–1965

American politician (1888–1965); Vice President of the United States from 1941 to 1945

Henry A. Wallace was an American politician who served as the Vice President of the United States.

Man Ray

1890–1976

American and French visual artist

Man Ray was a visual artist who contributed significantly to the Dada and Surrealist movements through his diverse work in photography and painting.

Gustáv Husák

1913–1991

Czechoslovak politician, 8th President of Czechoslovakia

Gustáv Husák was a politician who served as the President of Czechoslovakia.

James Coburn

1928–2002

American actor

James Coburn was an American actor who appeared in numerous film and television productions throughout his career.

Gustav Fechner

1801–1887

German scientist

Gustav Fechner was a psychologist who pioneered the field of psychophysics by establishing a mathematical relationship between physical stimuli and human sensory perception.

Wilhelm Hauff

1802–1827

German poet and novelist

Wilhelm Hauff was a German writer known for his fairy tales and novels.

Adam Weishaupt

1748–1830

German philosopher and founder of the Illuminati

Adam Weishaupt was a German philosopher who founded the Illuminati.

Jacques Anquetil

1934–1987

French cyclist

Jacques Anquetil was a French cyclist who competed as a professional athlete.

Kurt Schuschnigg

1897–1977

Chancellor of Austria

Kurt Schuschnigg was a politician who served as the Chancellor of Austria.

Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover

1771–1851

King of Hanover from 1837 to 1851

Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, served as the monarch of the Kingdom of Hanover.

Chris Watson

1867–1941

Australian politician, third Prime Minister of Australia

Chris Watson was an Australian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of Australia.

Malcolm Young

1953–2017

Australian guitarist

Malcolm Young was an Australian guitarist who co-founded the rock band AC/DC.

Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.

1888–1969

American businessman, politician and diplomat

Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. was an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

Gia Carangi

1960–1986

American model

Gia Carangi was an American model who appeared in high-fashion magazines and advertising campaigns.

Cab Calloway

1907–1994

American jazz singer

Cab Calloway was a jazz singer who led a prominent big band and became a central figure in the swing era.

Michael Kamen

1948–2003

American composer

Michael Kamen was an American composer who wrote numerous film scores.

Naim Süleymanoğlu

1967–2017

Turkish weightlifter

Naim Süleymanoğlu was a Turkish weightlifter who competed in international weightlifting competitions.

Paul Bowles

1910–1999

American composer and writer

Paul Bowles was an American writer and composer who lived and worked in Tangier for much of his life.

Pablo Dorado

1908–1978

Uruguayan footballer

Pablo Dorado was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a forward.

Pietro Gasparri

1852–1934

cardinal of the Catholic Church

Pietro Gasparri was a cardinal of the Catholic Church who served as a diplomat and canon law jurist.

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