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2 Notable deaths
by leprosy
Father Damien
19th century belgian roman catholic priest and saint (1840–1889).
Born January 3rd, 1840 in Ninde.
Died April 15th, 1889 at 49 years old in Kalaupapa (leprosy).
José Gabriel Brochero
Argentinian presbyter and saint (1840–1914).
Born March 16th, 1840 in Villa Santa Rosa.
Died January 26th, 1914 at 73 years old in Villa Cura Brochero (leprosy).
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