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French writer and activist (1864-1934).
Born September 11th, 1864 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Died February 14th, 1934 at 69 years old in Edinburgh.
American journalist (1839–1908).
Born January 1st, 1839 in Baltimore.
Died January 15th, 1908 at 69 years old in Augusta.
French journalist, politician and member of the french resistance (1900-1969).
Born January 6th, 1900 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Died June 12th, 1969 at 69 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
French politician (1918-1988).
Born April 25th, 1918 in Algiers.
Died February 17th, 1988 at 69 years old in Paris.
British palaeontologist (1802-1871).
Born January 3rd, 1802 in Suffolk.
Died January 25th, 1871 at 69 years old in London Borough of Lewisham.
Polish scientist (1846–1915).
Born January 29th, 1846 in Broniszów, Podkarpackie Voivodeship. [ref]
Died March 25th, 1915 at 69 years old in Kraków. [ref]
British diplomat, colonial administrator and botanist (1862-1931).
Born January 8th, 1862 in Sibford Gower.
Died March 16th, 1931 at 69 years old in Strait of Malacca.
Israeli military officer (1924–1994).
Born December 17th, 1924 in Haifa.
Died June 6th, 1994 at 69 years old in New York City.
Swedish actress.
Born March 2nd, 1923 in Helsinki.
Died January 9th, 1993 at 69 years old in Stockholm.
German actor (1929–1999).
Born June 4th, 1929 in Darmstadt.
Died January 18th, 1999 at 69 years old in Münchsteinach.
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Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon