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Famous People Who Died in November 1905

  • Nov 2 Albert von Kölliker, Swiss anatomist and histologist (one of the first to interpret tissue structure in terms of cellular elements), dies at 88

Person of interestGeorge Williams

Nov 6 George Williams, English philanthropist and founder of YMCA, dies at 84

Founder of the YMCA George Williams
Founder of the YMCA
George Williams
  • Nov 8 Victor Borisov-Musatov, Russian painter, dies at 35
  • Nov 17 Adolphe [Adolf Wilhelm August Karl Friedrich], Grand Duke of Luxembourg (1890-1905), dies at 88
  • Nov 17 Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders and son of Leopold I, dies at 68

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