List of Famous people who died in 1959

Karo Semyonovich Halabyan was a Soviet Armenian architect. He was Honoured promoter of the Art of Armenian SSR (1940).

Eivind Josef Berggrav was a Norwegian Lutheran bishop. As Primate of the Church of Norway, Berggrav became known for his unyielding resistance against the Nazi occupation of Norway during World War II. Berggrav also became an important figure in 20th-century ecumenical movement and served as president of the United Bible Societies.

Princess Arthur of Connaught, 2nd Duchess of Fife, was a granddaughter of King Edward VII and great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria.

Maria Elisabeth Georgina Ansingh was a Dutch painter.

Ernst Ruben Lagus was a Finnish Major General.

Willem Holsboer (1905–1959) was a German stage and film actor.

William Bradford was an American cinematographer. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Special Effects on the film Women in War at the 13th Academy Awards. He worked on more than 100 films during his career.