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In the year 1980
593 Notable deaths
David Marr
British neuroscientist and psychologist (1945–1980).
Born January 19th, 1945 in Woodford.
Died November 25th, 1980 at 35 years old in Cambridge (cancer).
Alfred Plé
French rower (1888-1980).
Born January 9th, 1888 in 11th arrondissement of Paris.
Died March 4th, 1980 at 92 years old in Limeil-Brévannes.
Hans Trier Hansen
Gymnast.
Born May 15th, 1893 in Vallekilde.
Died September 12th, 1980 at 87 years old in Hørve.
Marius Katiliškis
Lithuanian writer.
Born September 15th, 1914 in Gruzdžiai.
Died December 17th, 1980 at 66 years old in Lemont.
Renato Barbieri
Italian rower (1903–1980).
Born January 15th, 1903 in Livorno.
Died November 11th, 1980 at 77 years old in Livorno.
Georges Piot
French rower (1896-1980).
Born September 14th, 1896 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.
Died April 5th, 1980 at 83 years old in Créteil.
Paul Valcke
Fencer (1914–1980).
Born January 11th, 1914 in Ostend.
Died July 15th, 1980 at 66 years old in Ambrumesnil.
Axel Henry Hansen
Gymnast.
Born June 25th, 1887 in Drammen.
Died January 4th, 1980 at 92 years old in Lier.
Jacques Coomans
Cyclist (1888-1980).
Born November 13th, 1888 in Magnée.
Died September 1st, 1980 at 91 years old in Liège.
Raúl Campero
Equestrian (1919–1980).
Born November 29th, 1919 in Nayarit.
Died October 31st, 1980 at 60 years old
Deaths 571 to 580 of 593
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