Died On October 29th

Discover the most famous people who died on October 29. The list includes people like Walter Raleigh, Nathan Bedford Forrest, Joseph Pulitzer, George Gurdjieff, Henry George. Famous personalities featured on this list, include guitarists, economists, political leaders and military leaders and from other domains of life. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, France and many more countries.
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Duane Allman
(Guitarist, Singer, Musician, Songwriter)
Duane Allman
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: November 20, 1946
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Nashville
Died: 1971
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Walter Raleigh
(English Statesman, Soldier, Writer, Explorer and One of the Most Notable Figures of the Elizabethan Era)
Walter Raleigh
9
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 1552 AD
Birthplace: Hayes Barton,United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Died: 1618
English explorer Walter Raleigh is best remembered for his involvement in the Siege of Smerwick and for colonizing North America. He made smoking tobacco popular in England. His accounts of his first voyage to South America led to the legend of El Dorado. He was executed to please the Spanish.
 3 
Louis B. Mayer
(Canadian-American Film Producer Who Co-Founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)
Louis B. Mayer
23
Birthdate: July 12, 1884
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Dymer, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire [now Vyshhorod Raion, Kiev Oblast, Ukraine]
Died: 1957
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 4 
Joseph Pulitzer
(Journalist & Publisher)
Joseph Pulitzer
13
Birthdate: April 10, 1847
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Makó
Died: 1911

Joseph Pulitzer was a newspaper publisher who became a national figure in the Democratic Party after crusading against corruption and big business. Pulitzer is also credited with founding the Columbia School of Journalism. The world-renowned Pulitzer Prizes, which are awarded annually to reward excellence in various fields, are named in his honor.

 5 
George Gurdjieff
(Russian Philosopher and Spiritual Teacher Known for His Work ‘All and Everything’)
George Gurdjieff
6
Birthdate: 1866 AD
Birthplace: Gyumri, Armenia
Died: 1949

Born to a poet and carpenter, George Gurdjieff grew up reading a lot of science books in his hometown, Kars. He later laid down the concept of The Fourth Way, stating that humans can overcome their state of waking sleep through methods involving a combination of music, dance, and lectures.

 6 
Frances Cleveland
(First Lady of the United States (1886-89, 1893-97))
Frances Cleveland
5
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: July 21, 1864
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States
Died: 1947
Frances Cleveland became the youngest First Lady of the U.S., as the wife of President Grover Cleveland, at 21. Following the president’s death, she married Thomas J. Preston, Jr., becoming the first widow of a president to remarry. She opposed women’s suffrage and was part of the National Security League.
 7 
Nathan Bedford Forrest
(Confederate General During the American Civil War)
Nathan Bedford Forrest
26
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 13, 1821
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Bedford County, Tennessee, United States
Died: 1877
Nathan Bedford Forrest, or the "Wizard of the Saddle", served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He was charged with war crimes at the Battle of Fort Pillow, where his forces killed Black prisoners of war. He was the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.
 8 
Adolphe Menjou
7
Birthdate: February 18, 1890
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: PPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: 1963
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 9 
Henry George
(Economist, Politician, Writer)
Henry George
3
Birthdate: September 2, 1839
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Philadelphia
Died: 1897

Henry George was a political economist and journalist. His work was very popular during the Progressive Era and sparked many reform movements. The economic philosophy known as Georgism is inspired by him. His book Progress and Poverty, considered his magnum opus, sold millions of copies worldwide. He was a vocal advocate for women's political rights. 

 10 
Maria Anna Mozart
(Musician)
Maria Anna Mozart
2
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: July 30, 1751
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Salzburg, Austria
Died: 1829
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Jean Le Rond d’Alembert
(Mathematician, Philosopher)
Jean Le Rond d’Alembert
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Birthdate: November 16, 1717
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: 1783

Jean le Rond d'Alembert was a French mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and music theorist. He is credited with coming up with d'Alembert's formula, a solution to the one-dimensional wave equation, which is named after him. His life and work inspired Andrew Crumey's 1996 novel, D'Alembert's Principle.

 12 
Frances Hodgson Burnett
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 24, 1849
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Cheetham, Manchester, England
Died: 1924
 13 
Woody Herman
(Musician)
Woody Herman
3
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 16, 1913
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died: 1987
 14 
Georges Brassens
(Singer)
Georges Brassens
2
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 22, 1921
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Sète, France
Died: 1981
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 15 
Edith Clarke
(Electrical Engineer)
Edith Clarke
6
Birthdate: February 10, 1883
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Howard County
Died: 1959
 16 
Franco Corelli
(Italian Tenor Who was Known for His Powerhouse Voice, Clear Timbre and Electrifying Top Notes)
Franco Corelli
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: April 8, 1921
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Ancona, Italy
Died: 2003

Franco Corelli was an Italian tenor best remembered for his powerhouse voice, clear timbre, electrifying top notes, remarkable performances, and passionate singing. Nicknamed the prince of tenors, Franco Corelli had a long and successful association with the Metropolitan Opera where he performed between 1961 and 1975.

 17 
Phan Boi Chau
(Political Figure)
Phan Boi Chau
0
Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: December 26, 1867
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Nghe An, Vietnam
Died: 1940
 18 
Kenneth MacMillan
(British Choreographer and Ballet Dancer)
Kenneth MacMillan
1
Listed In: Dancers
Birthdate: December 11, 1929
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Dunfermline, England
Died: 1992

Kenneth MacMillan was a British choreographer and ballet dancer. He is best remembered for his association with the Royal Ballet, where he was the artistic director between 1970 and 1977. He also served as the company's principal choreographer from 1977 to 1992. Kenneth MacMillan was posthumously honored with the Laurence Olivier Award and Tony Award.

 19 
Linda Nochlin
(Art historian)
Linda Nochlin
1
Birthdate: January 30, 1931
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: 2017
 20 
Marina Berti
(Actress)
Marina Berti
0
Birthdate: September 29, 1924
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 2002
 21 
Vaughn Meader
(Comedian)
Vaughn Meader
2
Birthdate: March 20, 1936
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Waterville, Maine, U.S.
Died: 2004
 22 
Andrea Manfredi
(Italian Cyclist)
Andrea Manfredi
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 10, 1992
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Massa, Italy
Died: 2018
 23 
Tiki Fulwood
(Drummer)
Tiki Fulwood
0
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 23, 1944
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: 1979
 24 
James Beckwourth
(American Mountain Man, Fur Trader, and Explorer)
James Beckwourth
3
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: April 26, 1798
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Frederick County, Virginia, United States
Died: 1867

Born to a white man and a mulatto slave woman, Jim Beckwourth was practically born into slavery. While he looked like an American Indian, he was known as a “free Negro” after being released. Known as Bloody Arm, he is credited with exploring the Beckwourth Pass.

 25 
Margaret Floy Washburn
(American Psychologist)
Margaret Floy Washburn
1
Birthdate: July 25, 1871
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: New York, United States
Died: 1939
 26 
Charles Pinckney
(Statesman)
Charles Pinckney
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: October 26, 1757
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Died: 1824
 27 
Harry M. Weese
(Architect)
Harry M. Weese
0
Listed In: Architects
Birthdate: June 30, 1915
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, United States
Died: 1998
 28 
Gustaf V
(Former King of Sweden (1907 - 1950))
Gustaf V
2
Birthdate: June 16, 1858
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm, Sweden
Died: 1950

Swedish king Gustaf V was the eldest son of King Oscar II. His motto was “With the people for the Fatherland.” Post-World War I, he became a mere constitutional monarch, as the parliamentary government came into full-fledged effect. He was also the first Swedish king to not have a formal coronation.

 29 
Freddie Silva
(Actor, Singer)
Freddie Silva
1
Birthdate: February 6, 1938
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Puwakaramba, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Died: 2001
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Nigel Kneale
(Screenwriter)
Nigel Kneale
1
Birthdate: April 18, 1922
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Barrow-in-Furness, England
Died: 2006
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Edward Hargraves
(Gold Prospector)
Edward Hargraves
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: October 7, 1816
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Gosport, Hampshire
Died: 1891
Edward Hargraves was the first person to claim he found a huge resource of gold in Australia in 1851, starting the Australian gold rush. He was rewarded by the government for discovering Ophir, the goldfield in New South Wales. Later investigations proved he wasn’t the first to find the field.
 32 
Mehdi Ben Barka
(Politician)
Mehdi Ben Barka
1
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1920
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Rabat, Morocco
Died: 1965
 33 
Claude François de Malet
(General)
Claude François de Malet
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: June 28, 1754
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Dole, France
Died: 1812
 34 
Thomas Rainsborough
(Soldier)
Thomas Rainsborough
0
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: July 6, 1610
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Wapping London, England
Died: 1648
 35 
Paul Painlevé
(Former Prime Minister of France (September 1917 – November 1917, April 1925 – November 1925) and Mathematician)
Paul Painlevé
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 5, 1863
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: 1933

Paul Painlevé was a French mathematician and statesman who served as the prime minister of the Third Republic twice. Even though his first tenure as the prime minister lasted only a few weeks, he had to deal with serious issues within this short time. He also represented France in the International Committee on Intellectual Cooperation of the League of Nations.

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Pearl Primus
(Dancer)
Pearl Primus
0
Birthdate: November 29, 1919
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Died: 1994
 37 
Albert Calmette
(French Bacteriologist Who Discovered the 'Bacillus Calmette-Guérin')
Albert Calmette
0
Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: July 12, 1863
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Nice, France
Died: 1933

Albert Calmette was a French bacteriologist, physician, and immunologist. He is credited with discovering the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin. He is also credited with inveting the first antivenom for snake bites. Albert Calmette also helped develop amylolysis, which was used extensively in industrial brewing.

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Muhal Richard Abrams
(Musician)
Muhal Richard Abrams
0
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: September 19, 1930
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: 2017
 39 
Hal Clement
(Writer)
Hal Clement
0
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: May 30, 1922
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Died: 2003
 40 
Sindika Dokolo
(Art collector, Businessperson)
Sindika Dokolo
0
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: March 16, 1972
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Died: 2020
 41 
Roland Dyens
(Composer)
Roland Dyens
0
Birthdate: October 19, 1955
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Tunis, Tunisia
Died: 2016
 42 
Peter Johann Nepomuk Geiger
(Artist)
Peter Johann Nepomuk Geiger
0
Birthdate: January 11, 1805
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Died: 1880

Viennese artist Peter Johann Nepomuk Geiger, who served as Professor of the Viennese Academy of Art, is noted for his erotic drawings, illustrations of historical works and poetry, and oil paintings for the Austrian Royal Family. His notable works include illustration of Anton Ziegler's Vaterländischen Immortellen, and illustrations of William Shakespeare, Goethe and Friedrich Schiller for the Royal Family.

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John Leech
(Illustrator)
John Leech
0
Birthdate: August 29, 1817
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 1864
 44 
Shlomo Goren
(Israeli Orthodox Religious Zionist Rabbi and Talmudic Scholar)
Shlomo Goren
1
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: February 3, 1917
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Zambrow, Poland
Died: 1994

Polish-born Israeli rabbi Shlomo Goren was the first to head the military rabbinate of the IDF. He was 12 when he joined the yeshiva and had published his first religious writing by 17. After retiring from the army, he became Israel’s chief Ashkenazic rabbi. His Ha-Yerushalmi ha-Meforash won him the Israel Prize.

 45 
Nikolay Chernyshevsky
(Critic)
Nikolay Chernyshevsky
0
Birthdate: July 24, 1828
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Saratov, Russia
Died: 1889
 46 
Prince Heinrich Ruzzo Reuss of Plauen
(Landscape architect)
Prince Heinrich Ruzzo Reuss of Plauen
1
Listed In: Architects
Birthdate: May 24, 1950
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Lucerne, Switzerland
Died: 1999
 47 
George B. McClellan
6
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 3, 1826
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: 1885

George McClellan was the governor of New Jersey from 1878 to 1881. He had previously been part of the Mexican–American War. He later quit the Army to serve railroads but re-joined during the American Civil War. He eventually became the commanding general and formed the Army of the Potomac.

 48 
Jimmy Savile
(DJ, Television & Radio Personality)
Jimmy Savile
50
Birthdate: October 31, 1926
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Leeds
Died: 2011
Jimmy Savile gained fame after hosting BBC’s Jim'll Fix It and Top of the Pops. He initially worked in coal mines and dabbled in wrestling, before establishing himself as a professional DJ. Following his death, countless people accused him of sexual abuse. Subsequently, his was Madame Tussauds statue was melted. 
 49 
Norman Painting
(Actor)
Norman Painting
0
Birthdate: April 23, 1924
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England
Died: 2009
 50 
James Shirley
(Dramatist)
James Shirley
1
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: September 18, 1596
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 1666