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Famous People Who Died in July 1814

Person of interestWilliam Howe

Jul 12 William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe, British Military Leader (commander of British forces in the American Revolutionary War), dies at 84

Military Leader William Howe
Military Leader
William Howe
  • Jul 19 Matthew Flinders, English cartographer (Australia coast), dies at 40
  • Jul 25 Charles Dibdin, British composer, author (Sea Songs), and actor, dies at 69

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