8 notable people died on December 7, including Wolfgang Paul, Martin Rodbell, Nicholas Murray Butler.
20th Century
3 deathsWolfgang Paul
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (1989)
Martin Rodbell
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1994)
Nicholas Murray Butler
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Peace (1931)
17th Century
1 deathJohannes Hartmann
chemistphysician
German chemist, physician and rector (1568-1631)
16th Century
1 deathAlbert Krantz
historianjudge
German historian
14th Century
1 deathMichael of Cesena
philosopherregular priest
Italian theologian
13th Century
1 deathEmeric, King of Hungary
monarchpolitician
Hungarian king (1174-1204)
11th Century
1 deathThietmar of Merseburg
Catholic bishopCatholic priest
German bishop and historian (975–1018)
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