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26 Notable deaths
by electrocution
James H. Snook
Sportsperson, veterenarian, and executed murderer (1879–1930).
Born September 17th, 1879 in South Lebanon.
Died February 28th, 1930 at 50 years old in Columbus (electrocution).
Khadr El-Touni
Egyptian weightlifter.
Born March 15th, 1915 in Cairo.
Died September 22nd, 1956 at 41 years old in Helwan (electrocution).
Willibald Borowietz
German general and knight's cross recipient (1893-1945).
Born September 17th, 1893 in Racibórz.
Died July 1st, 1945 at 51 years old in Clinton (electrocution).
Jacek Chmielnik
Polish actor (1953-2007).
Born January 31st, 1953 in Łódź.
Died August 22nd, 2007 at 54 years old in Suchawa, Lublin Voivodeship (electrocution). [ref]
Oleh Tverdokhlib
Athletics competitor (1969-1995).
Born November 3rd, 1969 in Dnipro.
Died September 18th, 1995 at 25 years old in Dnipro (electrocution).
José Nehin
Argentine footballer (1905-1957).
Born October 14th, 1905 in San Juan.
Died December 16th, 1957 at 52 years old (electrocution).
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