4 September

Across recorded history, 1,455 notable lives are recorded as having ended on 4 September. Below are the 24 most widely documented — ranked by how many language editions of Wikipedia carry an article about them.

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Albert Schweitzer

1875–1965

French-German physician, theologian, musician, and philosopher

Albert Schweitzer was a physician who established a hospital in Africa and received the Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of reverence for life.

Edvard Grieg

1843–1907

Norwegian composer and pianist

Edvard Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist known for his contributions to the Romantic era of classical music.

Georges Simenon

1903–1989

Belgian writer

Georges Simenon was a Belgian novelist best known for creating the fictional detective Jules Maigret.

Joan Rivers

1933–2014

American comedian, actress, and television host

Joan Rivers was an American comedian who worked as an actress and television host.

Steve Irwin

1962–2006

Australian zookeeper, conservationist and TV personality

Steve Irwin was an Australian zookeeper and television personality known for his work in wildlife conservation.

Giorgio Armani

1934–2025

Italian fashion designer

Giorgio Armani is an Italian fashion designer known for establishing his own global fashion house.

Robert Schuman

1886–1963

Luxembourgish-born German-French statesman and Venerable

Robert Schuman was a statesman who served as a diplomat and jurist.

Hans Eysenck

1916–1997

British psychologist

Hans Eysenck was a psychologist known for his research on personality and intelligence.

Marcel Achard

1899–1974

French writer

Marcel Achard was a French playwright who wrote numerous plays and screenplays throughout his career.

Giacinto Facchetti

1942–2006

Italian association football player

Giacinto Facchetti was an Italian association football player who spent his entire professional career playing for Inter Milan.

Ferid Murad

1936–2023

American physician and pharmacologist

Ferid Murad was a pharmacologist who conducted research on the role of nitric oxide as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system.

Irene Dunne

1898–1990

American actress and singer

Irene Dunne was an American actress and singer who performed in film, television, and stage productions.

Aldo Rossi

1931–1997

Italian architect

Aldo Rossi was an Italian architect who worked as a designer, urban planner, and university teacher.

Vladimir Arsenyev

1872–1930

Russian and Soviet explorer, ethnographer and writer

Vladimir Arsenyev was an explorer and writer who documented the geography and indigenous cultures of the Russian Far East.

Vasyl Stus

1938–1985

Ukrainian poet, publicist and dissident

Vasyl Stus was a Ukrainian poet and dissident who advocated for human rights.

Katharine, Duchess of Kent

1933–2025

member of the British royal family

Katharine, Duchess of Kent was a member of the British royal family who worked as a music teacher and philanthropist.

E. F. Schumacher

1911–1977

British economist

E. F. Schumacher was a British economist known for his work in the field of economics.

Jean Rostand

1894–1977

French writer

Jean Rostand was a French biologist who authored numerous works on science and philosophy.

Sushmita Banerjee

1964–2013

writer, memoirist, women's rights activist

Sushmita Banerjee was a writer and memoirist who advocated for women's rights.

Henri de Lubac

1896–1991

Jesuit theologian and cardinal

Henri de Lubac was a Catholic theologian who served as a cardinal and participated in the French resistance.

Roger Etchegaray

1922–2019

French cardinal

Roger Etchegaray was a French cardinal who served as a diplomat for the Catholic Church.

Creighton Abrams

1914–1974

United States Army General

Creighton Abrams was a United States Army general who served as a military officer.

Gustavo Cerati

1959–2014

Argentine musician

Gustavo Cerati was an Argentine musician who worked as a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer.

Zsigmond Móricz

1879–1942

Hungarian writer

Zsigmond Móricz was a Hungarian writer known for his contributions to literature, journalism, and playwriting.

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