Timeline September 1885

Events in September 1885 3

• 1885 – 1930 D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930) Died 2 March 1930, aged 44 English novelist and poet whose works include Sons and Lovers, Women in Love and Lady Chatterley's Lover. His frank treatment of sexuality and class led to censorship battles. He died of tuberculosis in Vence, France.
• 1885 – 1957 Erich von Stroheim (1885-1957) Died 12 May 1957, aged 71 Austrian-born actor and director known for silent films such as Greed and for his acting role in Sunset Boulevard. His extravagant, perfectionist directing style made him a legendary and controversial figure in early Hollywood.
• 1885 – 1944 Mineichi Koga (1885-1944) Died 31 March 1944, aged 58 Japanese admiral who became commander-in-chief of the Combined Fleet after Isoroku Yamamoto's death. He was killed when his flying boat crashed in a typhoon near the Philippines. His death was kept secret for weeks.