List of Famous people who died in 1950

Raymond Weill was a French archaeologist specialized in Egyptology.

Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts, was a South African statesman, military leader, and philosopher. In addition to holding various military and cabinet posts, he served as prime minister of the Union of South Africa from 1919 to 1924 and 1939 to 1948.

Franz Volhard was a German internist born in Munich.

Princess Elisabeth of Luxembourg was the daughter of William IV, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and his wife, Infanta Marie Anne of Portugal.

Leo Watson was an American jazz vocalese singer, drummer, trombonist and tiple player born in Kansas City, Missouri, probably best remembered as a member of The Spirits of Rhythm small group, which included guitarist Teddy Bunn. Watson also worked briefly with a variety of big bands, including those of Gene Krupa, Artie Shaw and Jimmy Mundy.

Sir Sidney Frederic Harmer KBE, FRS was a British zoologist. He was President of the Linnean Society 1927–1931 and was awarded the Linnean Medal in 1934.

General of the Army Raden Sudirman was a high-ranking Indonesian military officer during the Indonesian National Revolution. The first commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, he continues to be widely respected in the country.

Sara Ellen Allgood was an Irish actress who held both Irish and American citizenship. She first studied drama with the Irish nationalist Daughters of Ireland and was in the opening of the Irish National Theatre Society.

William Rose Benét was an American poet, writer, and editor. He was the older brother of Stephen Vincent Benét.