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Dead at age 85
2,085 Notable deaths
Sabino Bilbao
Spanish footballer (1897-1983).
Born December 11th, 1897 in Leioa. [ref]
Died January 20th, 1983 at 85 years old in Getxo.
Erwin Josef Ender
German priest and theologian (1937-2022).
Born September 7th, 1937 in Kamienna, Lower Silesian Voivodeship.
Died December 19th, 2022 at 85 years old in Rome.
Jeanette Dolson
Athletics competitor (1918–2004).
Born August 13th, 1918 in Toronto.
Died July 17th, 2004 at 85 years old in North Palm Beach.
Naima Sahlbom
Swedish chemist and peace activist (1871-1957).
Born May 15th, 1871 in Stockholm. [ref]
Died March 29th, 1957 at 85 years old in Stockholm.
Odo Bujwid
Polish biologist and esperantist (1857–1942).
Born November 30th, 1857 in Vilnius.
Died December 26th, 1942 at 85 years old in Kraków. [ref]
Giuseppe Paupini
Catholic cardinal (1907–1992).
Born February 25th, 1907 in Mondavio.
Died July 18th, 1992 at 85 years old in Rome.
Kurt Lundquist
Swedish sprinter (1925–2011).
Born November 27th, 1925 in Sala.
Died July 12th, 2011 at 85 years old in Simrishamn. [ref]
Wim Anderiesen Jr.
Dutch association football player (1931-2017).
Born September 2nd, 1931 in Amsterdam.
Died January 27th, 2017 at 85 years old in Heerhugowaard. [ref]
Anna Hřebřinová
Athlete and gymnast (1908-1993).
Born November 11th, 1908 in Prague.
Died December 6th, 1993 at 85 years old in Prague.
Akira Nozawa
Japanese association football player.
Born August 15th, 1914 in Hiroshima.
Died May 13th, 2000 at 85 years old
Deaths 1911 to 1920 of 2085
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