July 24, 1802 — December 5, 1870

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January 25, 1938 — July 24, 1980

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July 24, 1803 — May 3, 1856

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March 1, 1892 — July 24, 1927

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July 24, 1886 — July 30, 1965

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July 24, 1878 — October 25, 1957

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1046 — July 24, 1115

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