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Cecil Purdy

Australian chess player.

Born March 27th, 1906 in Port Said.

Died November 6th, 1979 at 73 years old in Sydney (myocardial infarction).

Occupations
chess player, journalist
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It’s better to burn out than to fade away. Neil Young