29 October

Across recorded history, 1,509 notable lives are recorded as having ended on 29 October. Below are the 24 most widely documented — ranked by how many language editions of Wikipedia carry an article about them.

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Joseph Pulitzer

1847–1911

Hungarian-American newspaper publisher and politician

Joseph Pulitzer was a newspaper publisher and politician who shaped the development of American journalism.

Nikolay Chernyshevsky

1828–1889

Russian writer and nihilist philosopher

Nikolay Chernyshevsky was a Russian writer and philosopher who influenced the development of nihilist thought.

Gustaf V of Sweden

1858–1950

King of Sweden from 1907 to 1950

Gustaf V of Sweden was a monarch who reigned as the King of Sweden.

Henry George

1839–1897

American political economist and journalist

Henry George was an American economist who proposed a single tax on land values to address economic inequality.

Arne Tiselius

1902–1971

Swedish biochemist and Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry

Arne Tiselius was a biochemist who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Anton LaVey

1930–1997

founder of the Church of Satan; author of the Satanic Bible

Anton LaVey was the founder of the Church of Satan and the author of the Satanic Bible.

George Gurdjieff

1866–1949

philosopher, mystic, and writer (c. 1866–1877 – 1949)

George Gurdjieff was a philosopher and writer who developed a spiritual system known as the Fourth Way.

Georges Brassens

1921–1981

French singer-songwriter and poet

Georges Brassens was a French singer-songwriter and poet known for his musical compositions and lyrical writing.

Teri Garr

1944–2024

American actress

Teri Garr was an American actress who appeared in numerous film, television, and stage productions throughout her career.

George Brinton McClellan

1826–1885

American soldier and politician

George Brinton McClellan was a major general who served as a military officer and later held the office of governor.

Frances Cleveland

1864–1947

First Lady of the United States from 1886 to 1889 and 1893 to 1897

Frances Cleveland served as the First Lady of the United States during the two non-consecutive terms of her husband, Grover Cleveland.

Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar

1974–2021

Kannada actor

Puneeth Rajkumar was a Kannada actor who appeared in numerous films.

Maria Anna Mozart

1751–1829

Austrian musician

Maria Anna Mozart was an Austrian musician who performed as a harpsichordist and pianist.

Louis B. Mayer

1884–1957

Canadian-American film producer

Louis B. Mayer was a film producer who served as a major executive in the American motion picture industry.

Paul Painlevé

1863–1933

French mathematician and politician

Paul Painlevé was a French mathematician and politician who served as head of government.

Johann I of Saxony

1801–1873

king of Saxony

Johann I of Saxony was a sovereign who served as the king of Saxony.

Mario Scelba

1901–1991

Italian politician

Mario Scelba was an Italian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Italy.

Duane Allman

1946–1971

American guitarist

Duane Allman was an American guitarist known for his influential slide guitar playing and his role in founding the Allman Brothers Band.

Charles Alexandre de Calonne

1734–1802

French statesman and art collector (1734-1802); his collection was sold in Paris, 21-30 April 1788

Charles Alexandre de Calonne was a French finance minister who sold his extensive art collection in Paris.

Joseph Babinski

1857–1932

French neurologist

Joseph Babinski was a French neurologist who identified the clinical sign involving the reflex of the big toe.

Robert Grant Aitken

1864–1951

American astronomer

Robert Grant Aitken was an American astronomer who specialized in the study of double stars.

Adolphe Menjou

1890–1963

American actor

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

Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester

1901–2004

British aristocrat (1900–2004); wife of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester

Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester was a British aristocrat who served as the wife of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester.

Woody Herman

1913–1987

American jazz musician and bandleader

Woody Herman was an American jazz musician and bandleader who led several popular big bands throughout his career.

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