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May 12th
180 Notable deaths
Gyula Krúdy
Hungarian writer and journalist (1878–1933).
Born October 21st, 1878 in Nyíregyháza.
Died May 12th, 1933 at 54 years old in Budapest (disease).
Nicola Perscheid
German photographer (1864-1930).
Born December 3rd, 1864 in Koblenz-Moselweiss.
Died May 12th, 1930 at 65 years old in Berlin (cerebrovascular disease).
Ruth Mompati
South african politician (1925-2015).
Born September 14th, 1925 in North West.
Died May 12th, 2015 at 89 years old in Cape Town.
Renato Corti
Italian cardinal (1936–2020).
Born March 1st, 1936 in Galbiate.
Died May 12th, 2020 at 84 years old in Rho. [ref]
Ulf Palme
Actor (1920-1993).
Born October 18th, 1920 in Oscar Parish. [ref]
Died May 12th, 1993 at 72 years old in Oscar Parish. [ref]
A. J. Watson
American racing crew chief.
Born May 8th, 1924 in Mansfield.
Died May 12th, 2014 at 90 years old
Alicia Moreau de Justo
British-born argentine politician (1885-1986).
Born October 11th, 1885 in London.
Died May 12th, 1986 at 100 years old in Buenos Aires.
Alexandre Jacovleff
French painter (1887-1938).
Born June 25th, 1887 in Saint Petersburg. [ref]
Died May 12th, 1938 at 50 years old in Paris (surgical complications). [ref]
Magomet Gadzhiyev
Soviet submarine commander (1907-1942).
Born December 20th, 1907 in Megeb.
Died May 12th, 1942 at 34 years old in Barents Sea.
Paul Reinecke
German prehistorian (1872–1958).
Born September 25th, 1872 in Berlin.
Died May 12th, 1958 at 85 years old in Herrsching am Ammersee.
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