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February 25th
175 Notable deaths
Albert Mathiez
French historian (1874-1932).
Born January 10th, 1874 in La Bruyère.
Died February 25th, 1932 at 58 years old in Paris (cerebral hemorrhage).
Ugo Poletti
Catholic cardinal.
Born April 19th, 1914 in Omegna.
Died February 25th, 1997 at 82 years old in Rome.
Alexander du Toit
South african geologist (1878-1948).
Born March 14th, 1878 in Newlands. [ref]
Died February 25th, 1948 at 69 years old in Cape Town. [ref]
Georg Riedel
Czech-swedish jazz musician; double bass player and composer.
Born January 8th, 1934 in Karlovy Vary.
Died February 25th, 2024 at 90 years old in Stockholm, Stockholms Maria Magdalena. [ref]
Elizabeth Gertrude Britton
American botanist (1858-1934).
Born January 9th, 1858 in New York City.
Died February 25th, 1934 at 76 years old in The Bronx.
Pruden
Footballer (1916–1998).
Born December 1st, 1916 in Babilafuente.
Died February 25th, 1998 at 81 years old in Madrid.
Alexander Kemurdzhian
Soviet aerospace engineer (1921–2003).
Born October 4th, 1921 in Vladikavkaz.
Died February 25th, 2003 at 81 years old in Saint Petersburg.
Jennifer Johnston
Irish writer.
Born January 12th, 1930 in Dublin.
Died February 25th, 2025 at 95 years old in Dún Laoghaire. [ref]
Maurice Farman
French grand prix motor racing champion, aviator, and aircraft manufacturer and designer.
Born March 21st, 1877 in 8th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died February 25th, 1964 at 86 years old in 16th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Elmer Drew Merrill
U.s. botanist (1876–1956).
Born October 15th, 1876 in Auburn.
Died February 25th, 1956 at 79 years old in Forest Hills.
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