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14 Notable deaths
by barbiturate overdose
Kristian Birkeland
Norwegian scientist (1867–1917).
Born December 13th, 1867 in Christiania.
Died June 15th, 1917 at 49 years old in Tokyo (barbiturate overdose).
Michael Mann
German-born musician and professor of german literature.
Born April 21st, 1919 in Munich.
Died January 1st, 1977 at 57 years old in Orinda (barbiturate overdose).
R. H. Barlow
American anthropologist (1918–1951).
Born May 18th, 1918 in Leavenworth.
Died January 2nd, 1951 at 32 years old in Azcapotzalco (barbiturate overdose).
Michel Magne
French composer (1930-1984).
Born March 20th, 1930 in Lisieux.
Died December 19th, 1984 at 54 years old in Cergy (barbiturate overdose).
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