12 famous people who died on the Titanic — and 11 who survived

The sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912 was a tragic event that resulted in the loss of more than 1,500 lives. Among the passengers and crew on board, there were both famous individuals who perished and well-known survivors. Here are 12 famous people who died on the Titanic and 11 who survived:

Famous People Who Died on the Titanic:

1. John Jacob Astor IV: A prominent American businessman and real estate developer.
2. Benjamin Guggenheim: An American mining magnate and businessman.
3. Isidor Straus and Ida Straus: Co-owners of the Macy’s department store.
4. Thomas Andrews: The ship’s designer and managing director of the Harland and Wolff shipyard.
5. Jack Phillips: The senior wireless operator on the Titanic.
6. Charles Lightoller: The most senior officer to survive the disaster, but he lost his life on the Titanic’s sister ship, the RMS Britannic, during World War I.
7. Edward Smith: The captain of the Titanic who went down with the ship.
8. Wallace Hartley: The leader of the ship’s orchestra, which famously played music as the Titanic sank.

Famous People Who Survived the Titanic:

1. Molly Brown (Margaret Brown): Socialite and philanthropist, known as “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.”
2. J. Bruce Ismay: The chairman and managing director of the White Star Line, which operated the Titanic.
3. Lawrence Beesley: A teacher and author who wrote one of the earliest survivor accounts.
4. Astor Survivors (Madeleine Astor and her unborn child): John Jacob Astor IV’s pregnant wife, who survived the sinking.
5. Dorothy Gibson: Silent film actress who later starred in a film about the Titanic.
6. Colonel Archibald Gracie IV: Author and historian who wrote a detailed account of the disaster.
7. Jacques Futrelle: American mystery writer and journalist.
8. Ruth Becker: A 12-year-old girl who traveled with her mother and brother.
9. Marion Wright Woolcott: An American journalist and author.
10. Edith Rosenbaum Russell: A fashion journalist known as “The Unsinkable Dressmaker.”
11. The Navratil Brothers (Michel and Edmond): Two young boys traveling under assumed names with their father.

These are just a few of the notable individuals who were on board the Titanic. The tragedy had a profound impact on maritime safety and has been the subject of numerous books, films, and documentaries over the years.