Jan 17 Erwin Steinbach, German architect (Strasbourg Cathedral), dies (b. c. 1244) Aug 18 Clare of Montefalco, Italian Abbess and religious leader, dies at about 40 (exact birthdate uncertain, born c. 1268) Nov 22 Mikhail Yaroslavich, Russian prince (b. 1271) 1317 Famous Deaths by Year 1319 Famous People by Cause of Death Assassination Drug Overdose Gunshot Wound Murder Plane Crash Suicide