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December 16th
176 Notable deaths
Frank Eugene
American-german photographer, painter and graphic artist (1865–1936).
Born September 19th, 1865 in Manhattan.
Died December 16th, 1936 at 71 years old in Munich.
Harald Genzmer
German composer (1909-2007).
Born February 9th, 1909 in Blumenthal.
Died December 16th, 2007 at 98 years old in Munich. [ref]
Léon Bollée
French manufacturer.
Born April 1st, 1870 in Le Mans.
Died December 16th, 1913 at 43 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
Édika
French artist.
Born December 17th, 1940 in Heliopolis. [ref]
Died December 16th, 2025 at 84 years old in Avignon. [ref]
Licínio Rangel
Brazilian bishop.
Born January 5th, 1936 in Campos dos Goytacazes.
Died December 16th, 2002 at 66 years old in Campos dos Goytacazes. [ref]
Oscar Alfredo Gálvez
Argentine racecar driver.
Born August 17th, 1913 in Buenos Aires.
Died December 16th, 1989 at 76 years old in Buenos Aires (pancreatic cancer).
Frederick G. Donnan
Irish scientist (1870-1956).
Born September 6th, 1870 in Colombo. [ref]
Died December 16th, 1956 at 86 years old in Canterbury. [ref]
Edwin W. Kemmerer
American economist.
Born June 29th, 1875 in Scranton.
Died December 16th, 1945 at 70 years old in Princeton.
François Gény
French jurist, professor (1861–1959).
Born December 17th, 1861 in Baccarat.
Died December 16th, 1959 at 97 years old in Nancy.
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