1900 in History

1900

Henry Sidgwick, English economist and philosopher (born 1838)

Henry Sidgwick, English economist and philosopher (born 1838)

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William Marsh Rice, American businessman, founded Rice University (born 1816)

William Marsh Rice, American businessman, founded Rice University (born 1816)

1900

Félix-Gabriel Marchand, Canadian journalist and politician, 11th Premier of Québec (born 1832)

Félix-Gabriel Marchand, Canadian journalist and politician, 11th Premier of Québec (born 1832)

1900

John M. Palmer, American general and politician, 15th Governor of Illinois (born 1817)

John M. Palmer, American general and politician, 15th Governor of Illinois (born 1817)

1900

Samuel Fenton Cary, American lawyer and politician (born 1814)

Samuel Fenton Cary, American lawyer and politician (born 1814)

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Heinrich von Herzogenberg, Austrian composer and conductor (born 1843)

Heinrich von Herzogenberg, Austrian composer and conductor (born 1843)

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Zdeněk Fibich, Czech pianist and composer (born 1850)

Zdeněk Fibich, Czech pianist and composer (born 1850)

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Naim Frashëri, Albanian poet and translator (born 1846)

Naim Frashëri, Albanian poet and translator (born 1846)

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Max Müller, German philologist and orientalist (born 1823)

Max Müller, German philologist and orientalist (born 1823)

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Fatima Cates, British Muslim convert and activist (born 1865)

Fatima Cates, British Muslim convert and activist (born 1865)