Died On November 6th

Discover the most famous people who died on November 6. The list includes people like Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charles X of France, Billy Sunday, Edgard Varese, Heinrich Schütz. Famous personalities featured on this list, include composers, actors, emperors & kings and novelists and from other domains of life. This list includes people from United States, Germany, Mexico & France and many more countries.
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
(Russian Romantic Composer Best Known for His Ballet Compositions ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘The Nutcracker’)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 7, 1840
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Votkinsk, Russia
Died: 1893

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was the first Russian composer to place Russian music on the international stage. Often described as a musician who transcended the stereotypes of classical Russian music, Tchaikovsky is credited with making the Western world take note of Russian music. Although he was criticized by the critics, his popularity among the public never faded.

 2 
Gene Tierney
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Ellen Berent Harland’ in the Film ‘Leave Her to Heaven’)
Gene Tierney
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Birthdate: November 19, 1920
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: 1991
Gene Tierney is best remembered for her Academy Award-nominated role of Ellen Berent Harland in Leave Her to Heaven. She also starred in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Laura, and The Razor's Edge, and performed on Broadway, too. Her personal life is said to have inspired an Agatha Christie novel.
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Aneta Corsaut
(Actress)
Aneta Corsaut
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Birthdate: November 3, 1933
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
Died: 1995
Aneta Corsaut is best known as Helen Crump from The Andy Griffith Show. She also appeared in films such as The Blob and was seen in significant roles in the series House Calls and Mrs. G. Goes to College. She co-wrote a book named The Mystery Reader's Quiz Book
 4 
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden
(King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632)
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden
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Birthdate: December 9, 1594
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Died: 1632

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden reigned as the King of Sweden from 30 October 1611 until his death on 6 November 1632, at the age of 37. He is credited with transforming Sweden into a great European power. Considered one of the greatest modern military commanders, Gustavus Adolphus turned Sweden into one of Europe's primary military forces during the Thirty Years' War.

 5 
George Meade
(American Army Officer Who Decisively Defeated Confederate General Robert E. Lee in the American Civil War)
George Meade
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 31, 1815
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cádiz, Spain
Died: 1872

George Meade was a civil engineer and United States Army officer best remembered for decisively defeating Robert E. Lee in the American Civil War. After the war, he played an important role during the Reconstruction era. As a civil engineer, George Meade was involved in the construction of many lighthouses. 

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Princess Charlotte of Wales
(Princess)
Princess Charlotte of Wales
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: January 7, 1796
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Carlton House, London, England
Died: 1817
 7 
Billy Sunday
(The Most Influential American Evangelist During the First Two Decades of the 20th Century)
Billy Sunday
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 19, 1862
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Story County, Iowa, U.S
Died: 1935
 8 
Clive Dunn
(Actor)
Clive Dunn
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Birthdate: January 9, 1920
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Brixton, London, England, UK
Died: 2012
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 9 
Charles X of France
(Former King of France (1824 - 1830))
Charles X of France
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Birthdate: October 9, 1757
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France
Died: 1836

Dauphin Louis had one of the most unpopular reigns as the king of France. Following the fall of Bastille, he became the first royal family member to go into exile. Decisions such as the imposition of the death penalty and press censorship led to the July Revolution and his abdication.

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Edgard Varese
(Composer)
Edgard Varese
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: December 22, 1883
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: 1965
 11 
Margaret Field
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Birthdate: May 10, 1922
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Died: 2011
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 12 
Erich Raeder
(Admiral)
Erich Raeder
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: April 24, 1876
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany
Died: 1960

Erich Raeder was a German admiral best remembered for his role in World War II. In 1939, Raeder became the first person since Henning von Holtzendorff to hold the rank of Grand Admiral, the highest possible naval rank. Raeder led the Kriegsmarine, the navy of Nazi Germany, for the first half of the Second World War before resigning in 1943.

 13 
José P. Laurel
(The 3rd President of the Philippines)
José P. Laurel
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: March 9, 1891
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Tanauan, Philippines
Died: 1959

The 3rd president of the Philippines, José P. Laurel had also led the country as its Commissioner of Justice and Minister of the Interior. His rule as a president, though, was largely nominal, as the Philippines was occupied by Japan back then. Charged with treason multiple times, he managed to escape trials.

 14 
Ali Kemal
(Minister of the Interior of the Ottoman Empire in 1919)
Ali Kemal
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Birthdate: September 7, 1867
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Fatih, Turkey
Died: 1922

Ali Kemal was a Turkish journalist, poet, newspaper editor, government official, and liberal-leaning politician. He is best remembered for his brief service as the Minister of the Interior of the Ottoman Empire in 1919. During the Turkish War of Independence, Ali Kemal was assassinated by paramilitary officers.

 15 
Fred Dibnah
(TV Personalities)
Fred Dibnah
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Birthdate: April 28, 1938
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK
Died: 2004
 16 
Yusaku Matsuda
(Japanese actor)
Yusaku Matsuda
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Birthdate: September 21, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Died: 1989
 17 
Maurice Leblanc
(French Novelist Known as the Creator of the Fictional Gentleman Thief and Detective ‘Arsène Lupin')
Maurice Leblanc
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: December 11, 1864
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Rouen, France
Died: 1941

French author Maurice Leblanc is best known for creating the character Arsène Lupin, who has been part of 60 of Leblanc’s crime stories and novels. He quit his law studies to become an author. Several of his films have been turned into films. He also earned the Légion d'Honneur.

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Agustín Lara
(Composer, Singer, Actor, Songwriter)
Agustín Lara
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: October 30, 1897
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Tlatlauquitepec Municipality
Died: 1970

Agustín Lara was a Mexican composer and songwriter. Apart from gaining popularity in Mexico, Lara's work has also been appreciated in places like the Caribbean, United States, Spain, Italy, Japan, and Central and South America. Many of his songs have been recorded by several international singers like Enrico Caruso. Lara's life inspired the 1959 film The Life of Agustín Lara.

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Hank Thompson
(Singer)
Hank Thompson
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: September 3, 1925
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States
Died: 2007
 20 
Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans
(Duke)
Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: April 13, 1747
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Domaine de Saint Cloud, Saint-Cloud, France
Died: 1793
 21 
Calvin Graham
(Serviceman)
Calvin Graham
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: April 3, 1930
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Canton, Texas, USA
Died: 1992
 22 
Heinrich Schütz
(German Early Baroque Composer and Organist)
Heinrich Schütz
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: October 18, 1585
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bad Köstritz, Germany
Died: 1672
German composer and organist Heinrich Schütz was one of the first to bring the Italian style of music to Germany. While he had initially studied law, he later began his musical career in Venice. He is remembered for his works such as Symphoniae sacrae and the first German opera, Dafne.
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Karin Dor
(Actress)
Karin Dor
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Birthdate: February 22, 1938
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Wiesbaden, Germany
Died: 2017
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Gouverneur Morris
(Politician)
Gouverneur Morris
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 30, 1752
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Province of New York, United States
Died: 1816
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Ishida Mitsunari
(Japanese Samurai Who Commanded The Western Army During the 'Battle of Sekigahara')
Ishida Mitsunari
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1559 AD
Birthplace: Ōmi Province, Nagahama, Japan
Died: 1600

Ishida Mitsunari was a Japanese military commander and samurai of the late Sengoku period. He is best remembered for commanding the Western army during the famous Battle of Sekigahara. Like many other Japanese samurai, Ishida Mitsunari has been fictionalized and depicted in many novels, TV series, and video games.

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Prince Maximilian of Baden
(Last Chancellor of the German Empire and Minister-President of Prussia (1918))
Prince Maximilian of Baden
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 10, 1867
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Baden-Baden, Germany
Died: 1929

Prince Maximilian of Baden was a German politician and general. Maximilian, who belonged to the German aristocracy, was the last chancellor of the German Empire. He also played an important role in the events leading up to the creation of the Weimar Republic.

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L. Sprague de Camp
(Prominent Science Fiction Writer in the 1930s and 1940s)
L. Sprague de Camp
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 27, 1907
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: 2000

L. Sprague de Camp was an American writer who wrote more than 100 books in an illustrious career that spanned nearly six decades. A popular writer of science fiction, De Camp was a leading figure in science fiction in the 1930s and 1940s. Over the course of his career, he won several prestigious awards like the International Fantasy Award.

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Annette Kellerman
(Australian Professional Swimmer and Actress)
Annette Kellerman
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Birthdate: July 6, 1887
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Marrickville, Australia
Died: 1975

Annette Kellerman was an Australian vaudeville star, writer, film actress, and professional swimmer. A fashion icon, Kellerman was among the first women to wear and popularize a one-piece swimsuit. She also helped popularize synchronized swimming. An advocate of natural beauty, health, and fitness, Annette Kellerman was one of the first major actresses to appear nude in a Hollywood film.

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Maria Innocentia Hummel
(Nun)
Maria Innocentia Hummel
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: May 21, 1909
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Massing, Germany Massing, Germany
Died: 1946
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Elizabeth Rogers
(Actress)
Elizabeth Rogers
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Birthdate: May 18, 1934
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States
Died: 2004
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Kate Greenaway
(Artist and writer)
Kate Greenaway
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 17, 1846
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Hoxton, London, England
Died: 1901
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William J. Hardee
(Army Officer)
William J. Hardee
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: October 12, 1815
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Camden County, Georgia, United States
Died: 1873
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Zoltán Kocsis
(Pianist)
Zoltán Kocsis
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 30, 1952
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary
Died: 2016

Hungarian musical legend Zoltán Kocsis, often compared to American conductor Leonard Bernstein, had started learning the piano at age 5. While he later soared to fame with concerts and music festivals, he later won accolades for his recordings of Béla Bartók and Debussy. He also later co-established the Budapest Festival Orchestra.

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Johnny Warren
(Australian Football Player and Coach)
Johnny Warren
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Birthdate: May 17, 1943
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Died: 2004

Johnny Warren was an Australian football player, coach, writer, broadcaster, and administrator. Nicknamed Captain Socceroo, Warren is best remembered for his work to promote and popularize soccer in Australia. The award presented to the A-League's best player is named after Johnny Warren. His life and career inspired the 2006 documentary film Johnny Warren’s Football Mission.

 35 
Catalina Micaela of Spain
(Queen)
Catalina Micaela of Spain
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Birthdate: October 10, 1567
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Died: 1597
 36 
William Wells Brown
(Abolitionist lecturer, novelist, playwright, and historian)
William Wells Brown
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 15, 1814
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Died: 1884
 37 
Emperor Tsuchimikado
(Emperor)
Emperor Tsuchimikado
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Birthdate: January 3, 1196
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Japan
Died: 1231
 38 
Jack Hartman
(American football player, Basketball coach)
Jack Hartman
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 7, 1925
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Dewey, Oklahoma, United States
Died: 1998
 39 
Robert E. Wood
(Military officer)
Robert E. Wood
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: June 13, 1879
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Died: 1969
 40 
Hugh McDowell
(Cellist)
Hugh McDowell
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: July 31, 1953
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Died: 2018
 41 
Hilda Braid
(Actress)
Hilda Braid
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Birthdate: March 3, 1929
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Northfleet, Kent, England
Died: 2007
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Charles Napier
(Naval commander)
Charles Napier
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: March 6, 1786
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Stirlingshire, England
Died: 1860
 43 
Thomas Lawton
(Football player)
Thomas Lawton
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 6, 1919
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Farnworth, England
Died: 1996
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Niklas Luhmann
(German Sociologist and Philosopher Famous for His Extensive Use of the ‘Slip Box’ or 'Zettelkasten' Note-Taking Method)
Niklas Luhmann
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Birthdate: December 8, 1927
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lüneburg, Germany
Died: 1998

Niklas Luhmann was a German sociologist and philosopher of social science. He was also a prominent thinker in systems theory. Considered one of the most important social theorists of the 20th century, he was best known for his debate with the critical theorist Jürgen Habermas over the potential of social systems theory. He wrote or co-wrote hundreds of books. 

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George V. Higgins
(Author)
George V. Higgins
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 13, 1939
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Brockton, Massachusetts, United States
Died: 1999
 46 
Ernst Hanfstaengl
(Former German-American businessman and close friend of Adolf Hitler)
Ernst Hanfstaengl
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Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: February 2, 1887
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Munich, Germany
Died: 1975
 47 
Chick Evans
(American Amateur Golfer)
Chick Evans
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 18, 1890
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Died: 1979

Chick Evans was an American golfer who won the 1916 U.S. Open. Best remembered for his achievements as an amateur golfer, Evans won two U.S. Amateur Championships while competing in a record 50 successive U.S. Amateurs. He is credited with establishing the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides college scholarships for caddies. Evans was given the Bob Jones Award in 1960.

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Konishi Yukinaga
(General)
Konishi Yukinaga
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1555 AD
Birthplace: Sakai, Japan
Died: 1600
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Alexander Chavchavadze
(Poet)
Alexander Chavchavadze
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 1786 AD
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: 1846
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Thomas Roe
(British Diplomat)
Thomas Roe
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 1581 AD
Birthplace: Leyton, London, England
Died: 1644

Renowned British diplomat Thomas Roe had started his career as an ambassador to the Mughal emperor Jahangir’s court in India, where he furthered British interests, and was later an ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. He also negotiated treaties during the Thirty Years’ War and was later knighted for his achievements.