Hector was basically the main warrior/prince of the Trojans, so when he died, the city of Troy kind of lost their hope to survive the Greek assault. Also, he was one of the main characters in the Iliad--so that's important too!
Hector Nicol died in 1982.
Hector Dupeyron died in 1911.
Hector Bolitho died in 1974.
Hector Robinson died in 1950.
Hector Cazenave died in 1958.
Hector Sévin died in 1916.
Hector Berthelot died in 1895.
Hector Gooderham died in 1977.
Hector McNeill died in 1785.
Hector Hanoteau died in 1890.
Hector Hyslop died in 1920.
Hector Giacomelli died in 1904.