List of Famous people who died in 1901

Charles Spencer Chaplin Sr. was an English music hall entertainer. He achieved considerable success in the 1890s, and was the father of the actor and filmmaker Sir Charlie Chaplin.

James Atwell Mount was the 24th Governor of Indiana from 1897 to 1901. His term coincided with the economic recovery following the Panic of 1893, and focused primarily on industrial regulations and advancement of agriculture. As governor during the Spanish–American War, he oversaw the formation as dispatch of the state levies and played an important role in changing national policy to allow African-Americans to serve as army officers.

Andreas Laskaratos was a satirical poet and writer from the Ionian island of Cefalonia, representative of the Heptanese School (literature). He was excommunicated by the Greek Orthodox Church because his satire targeted many of the church's prominent members.

Jacques-Victor-Albert, 4th duc de Broglie was a French monarchist politician, diplomat and writer.

Arthur Sturgis Hardy, was a Canadian lawyer and Liberal politician who served as the fourth Premier of Ontario from 1896 to 1899.

Marthinus Wessel Pretorius was the first president of the South African Republic, and also compiled the constitution of the Republic.

John Mahlon Marlin was an American firearms manufacturer and inventor.