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Tom Gehrels
Dutch astronomer (1925–2011).
Born February 21st, 1925 in Haarlemmermeer. [ref]
Died July 11th, 2011 at 86 years old in Tucson.
Occupations
Engelandvaarder, astronomer, resistance fighter
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