Deaths by...
14 Notable deaths
by syphilis
Mizzi Kaspar
Austrian actress and mistress of crown prince rudolf.
Born September 28th, 1864 in Graz.
Died January 29th, 1907 at 42 years old in Vienna (syphilis).
Harry Nelson Pillsbury
American chess player (1872-1906).
Born December 5th, 1872 in Somerville.
Died June 17th, 1906 at 33 years old in Philadelphia (syphilis).
Charles Conder
Australian painter, lithographer and fan-designer. (1868-1909).
Born October 24th, 1868 in Tottenham. [ref]
Died February 9th, 1909 at 40 years old in London (syphilis). [ref]
Antonín Sova
Czech poet and writer.
Born February 26th, 1864 in Pacov. [ref]
Died August 16th, 1928 at 64 years old in Pacov (syphilis). [ref]
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