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In the year 1888
579 Notable birthdays
Pierre Versteegh
Dutch equestrian (1888-1942).
Died May 3rd, 1942 at 53 years old in Sachsenhausen concentration camp (ballistic trauma).
Guido Romano
Gymnast (1888-1916).
Born January 31st, 1888 in Modena.
Died June 18th, 1916 at 28 years old in Asiago.
Mauritz Eriksson
Sport shooter (1888-1947).
Born December 18th, 1888 in Stockholm.
Died February 14th, 1947 at 58 years old in Stockholm.
Harold Rayner
Fencer, modern pentathlete (1888-1954).
Born July 27th, 1888 in Glen Ridge.
Died December 8th, 1954 at 66 years old in Montrose.
Joe Cottrill
British olympic runner (1888-1972).
Born October 14th, 1888 in Sheffield.
Died October 26th, 1972 at 84 years old in Sheffield.
Émile Masson
Belgian cyclist (1888–1973).
Born October 16th, 1888 in Morialmé. [ref]
Died October 25th, 1973 at 85 years old in Bierset.
Félicien Courbet
Belgian water polo player (1888–1967).
Born February 25th, 1888 in Ixelles.
Died December 20th, 1967 at 79 years old in Ixelles. [ref]
Tor Lund
Gymnast (1888–1972).
Born January 20th, 1888 in Bergen.
Died September 1st, 1972 at 84 years old in Bergen.
Sven Thorell
Swedish canoeist and sailor (1888–1974).
Born February 18th, 1888 in Stockholm.
Died April 29th, 1974 at 86 years old in Bromma city district.
Giovanni Reggio
Sailor (1888–1971).
Born December 12th, 1888 in Genoa.
Died December 22nd, 1971 at 83 years old in Genoa. [ref]
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