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February 23rd
182 Notable deaths
Margaret Woodbridge
American swimmer.
Born January 6th, 1902 in Detroit.
Died February 23rd, 1995 at 93 years old in Brooklyn.
Charles Ericksen
Norwegian-american wrestler (1875-1916).
Born June 20th, 1875 in Tønsberg.
Died February 23rd, 1916 at 40 years old in Brooklyn.
François Couchepin
Swiss politician (1935–2023).
Born January 19th, 1935 in Martigny.
Died February 23rd, 2023 at 88 years old in Lausanne. [ref]
Claude Buckenham
English footballer (1876-1937).
Born January 16th, 1876 in London.
Died February 23rd, 1937 at 61 years old in Dundee.
Paul Yoshigorō Taguchi
Japanese prelate of the roman catholic church.
Born July 20th, 1902 in Japan. [ref]
Died February 23rd, 1978 at 75 years old in Osaka.
Josep Palau i Fabre
Catalan poet (1917-2008).
Born April 21st, 1917 in Barcelona. [ref]
Died February 23rd, 2008 at 90 years old in Barcelona. [ref]
Joel Hastings Metcalf
American astronomer (1866-1925).
Born January 4th, 1866 in Meadville.
Died February 23rd, 1925 at 59 years old in Portland.
Sigmund Haringer
German footballer (1908-1975).
Born December 9th, 1908 in Munich.
Died February 23rd, 1975 at 66 years old in West Germany.
Robert Braet
Belgian footballer (1912-1987).
Born February 11th, 1912 in Bruges.
Died February 23rd, 1987 at 75 years old in Bruges.
Albert Dejonghe
Road bicycle racer (1894-1981).
Born February 14th, 1894 in Middelkerke.
Died February 23rd, 1981 at 87 years old in Middelkerke.
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