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In the year 1962
456 Notable deaths
Fritz Wendhausen
German actor, screenwriter and film director (1890-1962).
Born August 7th, 1890 in Wendhausen (Lehre).
Died January 5th, 1962 at 71 years old in Königstein im Taunus.
Roger Ducret
French fencer.
Born April 2nd, 1888 in Paris. [ref]
Died January 8th, 1962 at 73 years old in Paris.
Louis Moilliet
Swiss artist (1880-1962).
Born October 6th, 1880 in Bern.
Died August 24th, 1962 at 81 years old in Vevey.
Gaetano Cicognani
Catholic cardinal.
Born November 26th, 1881 in Brisighella.
Died February 5th, 1962 at 80 years old in Rome.
Philippe Cattiau
French fencer.
Born July 28th, 1892 in Saint-Malo. [ref]
Died February 18th, 1962 at 69 years old in Saint-Malo. [ref]
Jean Lucienbonnet
Racecar driver.
Born January 7th, 1923 in Nice.
Died August 19th, 1962 at 39 years old in Enna.
Yvette Andréyor
French actress (1891-1962).
Born August 6th, 1891 in 14th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died October 30th, 1962 at 71 years old in 16th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Alsing Andersen
Danish politician (1893-1962).
Born February 5th, 1893 in Copenhagen.
Died December 5th, 1962 at 69 years old in Copenhagen.
John Rimmer
British athlete (1878-1962).
Born April 27th, 1878 in Ormskirk.
Died June 6th, 1962 at 84 years old in Anfield.
Kerstin Hesselgren
Swedish politician.
Born January 4th, 1872 in Torsåker parish. [ref]
Died August 19th, 1962 at 90 years old in Kungsholms parish. [ref]
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