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Famous Deaths on October 12

10 notable people died on October 12, including Paul Müller, Anatole France, Charles the Simple.

Total Deaths
10
Avg Age at Death
61
Peak Century
20th Century

20th Century

4 deaths
Paul Müller
Paul Müller
scientist
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1948)
Anatole France
Anatole France
biographercritic
French writer (1844–1924)
Mercedes Cabello
Mercedes Cabello
essayistnovelist
Peruvian writer (1845–1909)
Arthur Turcotte
Arthur Turcotte
journalistlawyer
Canadian politician (1845-1905)

19th Century

1 death
Jakub Kryštof Rad
Jakub Kryštof Rad
businesspersonentrepreneur
Entrepreneur and inventor (1799-1871)

17th Century

1 death
Dirk Graswinckel
Dirk Graswinckel
juristlawyer
Dutch lawyer, writer, poet and translator (1600-1666)

16th Century

2 deaths
Matteo Civitali
Matteo Civitali
architectengineer
Italian sculptor (1436-1501)
Bernardino Telesio
Bernardino Telesio
naturalistphilosopher
Italian philosopher

10th Century

1 death
King of West Francia

6th Century BC

1 death
DM
Darius the Mede
governorking
Biblical character (Book of Daniel), ancient king

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