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13 Notable deaths
by puerperal disorders
Smita Patil
Indian actress (1955-1986).
Born October 17th, 1955 in Pune.
Died December 13th, 1986 at 31 years old in Mumbai (puerperal disorders).
Kartini
Indonesian heroine, feminist.
Born April 21st, 1879 in Jepara. [ref]
Died September 17th, 1904 at 25 years old in Rembang (puerperal disorders). [ref]
Jean Webster
American novelist (1876-1916).
Born July 24th, 1876 in Fredonia. [ref]
Died June 11th, 1916 at 39 years old in New York City (puerperal disorders). [ref]
Grand Duchess Alexandra Georgievna of Russia
Daughter of george i of greece and olga constantinovna of russia; wife of grand duke paul alexandrovich of russia.
Born August 30th, 1870 in Corfu.
Died September 24th, 1891 at 21 years old in Moscow (puerperal disorders).
Princess Zorka of Montenegro
Princess of montenegro.
Born December 23rd, 1864 in Cetinje.
Died March 16th, 1890 at 25 years old in Cetinje (puerperal disorders).
Dora Pejačević
Croatian composer.
Born September 10th, 1885 in Budapest.
Died March 5th, 1923 at 37 years old in Munich (puerperal disorders).
Princess Marie of Waldeck and Pyrmont
German princess.
Born May 23rd, 1857 in Bad Arolsen.
Died April 30th, 1882 at 24 years old in Ludwigsburg (puerperal disorders).
Duchess Helena, Hereditary Duchess of Württemberg
Austrian archduchess.
Born October 30th, 1903 in Linz.
Died September 8th, 1924 at 20 years old in Tübingen (puerperal disorders).
Princess Marie of Prussia
Prussian princess.
Born September 14th, 1855 in Marmorpalais.
Died June 20th, 1888 at 32 years old in Dresden (puerperal disorders).
Kay Laurell
Ziegfeld girl, actress, model (1890-1927).
Died January 31st, 1927 at 36 years old in London (puerperal disorders).
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