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Austrian film director (1892–1951).
Born February 4th, 1892 in Vienna.
Died May 2nd, 1951 at 59 years old in London.
Spanish author (1861–1915).
Born August 2nd, 1861 in Havana. [ref]
Died March 15th, 1915 at 53 years old in London. [ref]
Polish general, historian, social and political activist (1885-1973).
Born May 15th, 1885 in Dąbrowa Tarnowska.
Died August 15th, 1973 at 88 years old in London.
American-british bacteriologist (1862–1937).
Born July 5th, 1862 in San Francisco. [ref]
Died December 16th, 1937 at 75 years old in London.
British photographer (1908-1974).
Born April 8th, 1908 in Tambov. [ref]
Died December 24th, 1974 at 66 years old in London. [ref]
English writer (1921-1981).
Born January 21st, 1921 in Liverpool.
Died November 30th, 1981 at 60 years old in London.
South african activist and author.
Born December 8th, 1919 in Pretoria. [ref]
Died June 20th, 2000 at 80 years old in London. [ref]
British writer (1806–1862).
Born December 4th, 1806 in Beverley. [ref]
Died November 26th, 1862 at 55 years old in London. [ref]
British conductor (1905–1994).
Born April 29th, 1905 in Vienna. [ref]
Died January 30th, 1994 at 88 years old in London. [ref]
British botanist (1850–1917).
Born December 20th, 1850 in Scampston.
Died December 16th, 1917 at 66 years old in London.
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