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Famous People Who Died in February 1877

  • Feb 1 Joseph-Leon Gatayes, French harpist, dies at 71

Person of interestCharles Wilkes

Feb 8 Charles Wilkes, American Antarctic explorer and naval officer (Union Navy), dies at 78

Naval Officer and Explorer Charles Wilkes
Naval Officer and Explorer
Charles Wilkes


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