1901–1978
Margaret Mead
American anthropologist
76years old at death
28,093days lived
64%of the people on this site died younger
Margaret Mead was born on 16 December 1901 and died on 15 November 1978, aged 76 years and 334 days. That is 28,093 days in all.
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Also born on 16 December
- Ludwig van BeethovenGerman composer · 1770–182756 yrs
- Jane AustenAuthor, novelist, writer · 1775–181741 yrs
- Arthur C. ClarkeBritish science fiction writer, inventor, and futurist · 1917–200890 yrs
- Philip K. DickAmerican science fiction author · 1928–198253 yrs
- Catherine of AragonFirst wife of Henry VIII of England · 1485–153650 yrs
- George SantayanaSpanish-American philosopher · 1863–195288 yrs
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