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12 Notable deaths
 by diphtheria

Jules Cotard

French neurologist (1840–1889).

Born June 1st, 1840 in Issoudun.

Died August 19th, 1889 at 49 years old in Vanves (diphtheria).

Leib Naidus

Russian empire yiddish poet (1890–1918).

Born November 6th, 1890 in Hrodna.

Died December 23rd, 1918 at 28 years old in Hrodna (diphtheria).

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