6 November

Across recorded history, 1,539 notable lives are recorded as having ended on 6 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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James Watson

1928–2025

American molecular biologist, geneticist, zoologist and Nobel Laureate

James Watson is a molecular biologist recognized for his role in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA.

Charles X of France

1757–1836

King of France and of Navarre from 1824 to 1830

Charles X of France served as the King of France and of Navarre.

Clive Dunn

1920–2012

British actor

Clive Dunn was a British actor known for his work in film and television.

Erich Raeder

1876–1960

German admiral

Erich Raeder was a German admiral who served as a naval officer.

Hans von Euler-Chelpin

1873–1964

Swedish scientist

Hans von Euler-Chelpin was a biochemist who conducted research on the fermentation of sugar and the action of enzymes.

Eugène Pottier

1816–1887

French politician

Eugène Pottier was a French poet who wrote the lyrics to The Internationale.

Maurice Leblanc

1864–1941

French writer

Maurice Leblanc was a French writer best known for creating the gentleman thief character Arsène Lupin.

Gene Tierney

1920–1991

American actress

Gene Tierney was an American actor who appeared in numerous stage, film, and television productions throughout her career.

Edward C. Prescott

1940–2022

American economist

Edward C. Prescott was an economist who served as a university teacher.

Claude Louis Berthollet

1748–1822

French chemist

Claude Louis Berthollet was a French chemist who contributed to the development of modern chemical nomenclature and the study of reversible chemical reactions.

Prince Maximilian of Baden

1867–1929

German chancellor

Prince Maximilian of Baden was a German chancellor who served as a politician.

Niklas Luhmann

1927–1998

German sociologist, administration expert, and social systems theorist

Niklas Luhmann was a sociologist who developed a comprehensive theory of social systems.

Isaac Navon

1921–2015

5th President of Israel (1978–1983), Israeli Cabinet minister, Member of the Knesset, author, playwright, and educator (born 1921–2015)

Isaac Navon was an Israeli politician who served as the fifth President of Israel.

José Paciano Laurel

1891–1959

President of the Philippines from 1943 to 1945

José Paciano Laurel served as the President of the Philippines.

Mykola Lysenko

1842–1912

Ukrainian composer, pianist, conductor and ethnomusicologist

Mykola Lysenko was a Ukrainian composer who contributed significantly to the development of national musical traditions through his extensive ethnomusicological research.

Edgard Varèse

1883–1965

French composer

Edgard Varèse was a French composer who pioneered the use of electronic instruments and organized sound in his musical compositions.

Tony Todd

1954–2024

American actor

Tony Todd was an American actor known for his roles in film, television, and stage productions.

Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales

1796–1817

British princess (1796-1817); only child of George, Prince of Wales (later King George IV)

Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales was a British aristocrat and the only child of King George IV.

George Meade

1815–1872

United States Army general and civil engineer

George Meade was a United States Army general and civil engineer.

Richard F. Gordon

1929–2017

American astronaut

Richard F. Gordon was an American astronaut who served as a pilot for the Gemini and Apollo space programs.

Antoni Martí

1963–2023

6th Prime Minister of Andorra

Antoni Martí was a politician who served as the Prime Minister of Andorra.

Miklós Radnóti

1909–1944

Hungarian Jewish Christian poet

Miklós Radnóti was a Hungarian poet who wrote works reflecting his Jewish and Christian heritage.

Annette Kellermann

1886–1975

Australian swimmer, vaudeville star, film actress and writer

Annette Kellermann was a swimmer who gained international recognition for her work as a performer in vaudeville and film.

Karin Dor

1938–2017

German actress

Karin Dor was a German actress who appeared in numerous film and stage productions.

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