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In the year 1948
376 Notable deaths
Arturo Bresciani
Cyclist (1899-1948).
Born June 25th, 1899 in Verona.
Died June 17th, 1948 at 48 years old in Saint-André-d'Allas.
Dmitrii Nikolaevich Prianishnikov
Russian agricultural chemist, biochemist, plant physiologist (1865–1948).
Born November 6th, 1865 in Kyakhta.
Died April 30th, 1948 at 82 years old in Moscow (pneumonia).
Phraya Manopakon Nitithada
Thai politician (1884-1948).
Born July 15th, 1884 in Bangkok.
Died October 1st, 1948 at 64 years old in Penang.
Mathilde Alanic
French writer of sentimental novels and short stories (1864–1948).
Born November 10th, 1864 in Angers. [ref]
Died October 20th, 1948 at 83 years old
Na Hye-sok
Writer and painter from korea (1896-1948).
Born April 18th, 1896 in Suwon.
Died December 10th, 1948 at 52 years old in Seoul (Parkinson's disease). [ref]
Jake Madden
Scottish football player and coach (1865-1948).
Born June 11th, 1865 in Dumbarton.
Died April 17th, 1948 at 82 years old in Prague.
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