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In the year 1883
4 Notable deaths
Ciprian Porumbescu
Romanian composer (1853-2099).
Born October 14th, 1853 in Shepit.
Died June 6th, 1883 at 29 years old in Ciprian Porumbescu (tuberculosis). [ref]
Dục Đức
Fifth emperor of the nguyễn dynasty.
Born February 23rd, 1852 in Huế. [ref]
Died October 6th, 1883 at 31 years old in Huế.
Arnold Toynbee
British economic historian (1852-1883).
Born August 23rd, 1852 in London.
Died March 9th, 1883 at 30 years old in Wimbledon.
William Alexander Forbes
British zoologist (1855-1883).
Born June 25th, 1855 in Cheltenham.
Died January 14th, 1883 at 27 years old
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