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Victor Hugo
French novelist, poet, dramatist and politician (1802–1885).
Born February 26th, 1802 in Besançon. [ref]
Died May 22nd, 1885 at 83 years old in Paris (pneumonia).
Langston Hughes
American writer and social activist (1901–1967).
Born February 1st, 1902 in Joplin. [ref]
Died May 22nd, 1967 at 65 years old in New York City (prostate cancer).
John Derek
American actor, director and photographer (1926-1998).
Born August 12th, 1926 in Hollywood.
Died May 22nd, 1998 at 71 years old in Santa Maria (cardiovascular disease).
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