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14 Notable deaths
 by 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.

Died February 9th, 1909 at 40 years old in London (syphilis).

Manilal Dwivedi

Indian gujarati-language writer and philosopher (1858–1898).

Born September 26th, 1858 in Nadiad. [ref]

Died October 1st, 1898 at 40 years old in Nadiad (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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