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Raphael Lemkin
Lawyer of polish-jewish descent (1900-1959).
Born June 24th, 1900 in Biazvodna. [ref]
Died August 28th, 1959 at 59 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Occupations
jurist, lawyer, peace and conflict researcher, prosecutor
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Man cannot possess anything as long as he fears death. But to him who does not fear it, everything belongs. Leo Tolstoy