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Dead at age 88
1,779 Notable deaths
Herbert Dingle
British astronomer and historian of science (1890–1978).
Born August 2nd, 1890 in London.
Died September 4th, 1978 at 88 years old in Kingston upon Hull.
Marc Fumaroli
French historian of literature (1932-2020).
Born June 10th, 1932 in Marseille. [ref]
Died June 24th, 2020 at 88 years old in 14th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Carlos Franqui
Cuban writer (1921-2010).
Born December 4th, 1921 in Cifuentes. [ref]
Died April 16th, 2010 at 88 years old in San Juan. [ref]
Ebrahim Hakimi
Prime minister of iran (1871-1959).
Born August 15th, 1871 in Tabriz.
Died October 19th, 1959 at 88 years old in Tehran.
Seraya Shapshal
Karaite hakham (1873–1961).
Born May 20th, 1873 in Bakhchysarai.
Died November 18th, 1961 at 88 years old in Vilnius.
Edgar Manas
Turkish composer of armenian ancestry (1875–1964).
Born April 12th, 1875 in Istanbul.
Died March 9th, 1964 at 88 years old in Istanbul.
David Jacobs
Jewish british sprinter who won a gold medal at the olympic games (1888–1976).
Born April 30th, 1888 in Cardiff.
Died June 6th, 1976 at 88 years old
Anne-Cath. Vestly
Norwegian writer (1920-2008).
Born February 15th, 1920 in Rena.
Died December 15th, 2008 at 88 years old in Mjøndalen (neurological disorder).
Armas Järnefelt
Finnish composer and conductor (1869–1958).
Born August 14th, 1869 in Vyborg.
Died June 23rd, 1958 at 88 years old in Oscar Parish.
Hans Sedlmayr
Austrian art historian (1896–1984).
Born January 18th, 1896 in Hornstein.
Died July 9th, 1984 at 88 years old in Salzburg.
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