November 17th
171 Notable deaths
Edmond Haraucourt
French writer (1856–1941).
Born October 18th, 1856 in Bourmont.
Died November 17th, 1941 at 85 years old in Paris.
Václav Krška
Czech director and writer (1900–1969).
Born October 7th, 1900 in Písek. [ref]
Died November 17th, 1969 at 69 years old in Prague. [ref]
August Fager
American long-distance runner.
Born December 25th, 1891 in Perniö.
Died November 17th, 1967 at 75 years old in Lake Worth Beach.
Erich Bautz
German road racing cyclist (1913-1986).
Born May 26th, 1913 in Dortmund. [ref]
Died November 17th, 1986 at 73 years old in Dortmund.
Felix von Heijden
Dutch footballer and mayor (1890-1982).
Born May 11th, 1890 in Weerselo.
Died November 17th, 1982 at 92 years old in Boxtel.
Gennaro Verolino
Italian archbishop (1906–2005).
Born November 3rd, 1906 in Naples.
Died November 17th, 2005 at 99 years old in Rome.
Gustav Schwantes
German botanist (1881-1960).
Born September 18th, 1881 in Bleckede.
Died November 17th, 1960 at 79 years old in Hamburg.
Hans Wetterström
Canoe racer (1923–1980).
Born December 11th, 1923 in Nyköping.
Died November 17th, 1980 at 56 years old in Nyköping.
Václav Pavkovič
Czech rower.
Born April 24th, 1936 in Břeclav.
Died November 17th, 2019 at 83 years old in Břeclav. [ref]
Gladys Carson
British swimmer, olympic bronze medallist.
Born February 8th, 1903 in Leicester.
Died November 17th, 1987 at 84 years old in Spilsby.
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Even trees do not die without a groan. Henry David Thoreau