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in 15th arrondissement of Paris
Andrée Chedid
French poet and novelist of lebanese descent (1920-2011).
Born March 20th, 1920 in Cairo.
Died February 6th, 2011 at 90 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Henri Mathias Berthelot
French general (1861–1931).
Born December 7th, 1861 in Feurs. [ref]
Died January 28th, 1931 at 69 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Marcelle Meyer
French pianist (1897–1958).
Died November 17th, 1958 at 61 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
Robert Enrico
French film director and screenwriter (1931–2001).
Born April 13th, 1931 in Liévin.
Died February 23rd, 2001 at 69 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris (lung cancer).
Émile Gagnan
French engineer (1900–1984).
Born December 11th, 1900 in Saint-Jean-de-Losne.
Died April 27th, 1984 at 83 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
Jean-Louis Debré
French politician (1944–2025).
Born September 30th, 1944 in Toulouse. [ref]
Died March 4th, 2025 at 80 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Bernard d'Espagnat
French physicist and philosopher (1921-2015).
Born August 22nd, 1921 in Fourmagnac.
Died August 1st, 2015 at 93 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
Benjamin Péret
French poet, parisian dadaist and a founder and central member of the french surrealist movement with his avid use of surrealist automatism (1899–1959).
Born July 4th, 1899 in Rezé. [ref]
Died September 18th, 1959 at 60 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
François-Xavier Ortoli
French politician (1925–2007).
Born February 16th, 1925 in Ajaccio.
Died November 30th, 2007 at 82 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Bernardin Gantin
Beninese catholic prelate and servant of god (1922–2008).
Born May 8th, 1922 in Toffo. [ref]
Died May 13th, 2008 at 86 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
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