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Dead at age 79
2,194 Notable deaths
Erwin Finlay-Freundlich
German astronomer (1885–1964).
Born May 29th, 1885 in Biebrich.
Died July 24th, 1964 at 79 years old in Wiesbaden.
Malcolm de Chazal
Mauritian writer (1902—1981).
Born September 12th, 1902 in Vacoas-Phoenix.
Died October 1st, 1981 at 79 years old in Curepipe.
Erik Adolf von Willebrand
Finnish doctor (1870-1949).
Born February 1st, 1870 in Vaasa. [ref]
Died September 12th, 1949 at 79 years old in Pernå.
Hans Vermeer
German linguist (1930-2010).
Born September 24th, 1930 in Iserlohn.
Died February 4th, 2010 at 79 years old in Heidelberg.
Thies Christophersen
German holocaust denier (1918–1997).
Born January 27th, 1918 in Kiel.
Died February 13th, 1997 at 79 years old in Molfsee.
Louis Gruenberg
Russian-american musician (1884–1964).
Born August 3rd, 1884 in Brest.
Died June 10th, 1964 at 79 years old in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. [ref]
Joe Malone
Canadian ice hockey player (1890–1969).
Born February 28th, 1890 in Sillery.
Died May 15th, 1969 at 79 years old in Montreal (myocardial infarction).
Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
Spanish painter (1841-1920).
Died September 15th, 1920 at 79 years old in Versailles.
Wilhelm Raabe
German writer (1831–1910).
Born September 8th, 1831 in Eschershausen. [ref]
Died November 15th, 1910 at 79 years old in Brunswick. [ref]
Trilussa
Italian dialectal poet (1871–1950).
Born October 26th, 1871 in Rome. [ref]
Died December 21st, 1950 at 79 years old in Rome.
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