Coreobus of Elis is said to have died by falling into a pit while he was in a state of intoxication. According to historical accounts, he was a celebrated athlete and had been boasting about his victories, which may have contributed to his careless behavior. His death serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive pride and intoxication.
He was born sometime prior to 776 BC when he participated in the first Olympic games. (ca. 800 BC)
Elis Strömgren died in 1947.
Elis Sandin died in 1987.
Robert Elis died in 1875.
Elis Wiklund died in 1982.
Elis Gruffydd died in 1552.
Elis Eriksson died in 2006.
Carl Elis Brusewitz died in 1924.
Alfred Elis Törnebohm died on 1911-04-21.
Elis Regina died on January 19, 1982 at the age of 36.
Elis Ask died on December 3, 2003, in Finland of natural causes.
Elis Sella died on December 8, 1992, in Helsinki, Finland of heart attack.