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Who died in August 1955

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James Batcheller Sumner

James Batcheller Sumner

18871955

American biochemist who discovered that enzymes could be crystallized and proved they were proteins, earning him a Nobel Prize

Thomas Mann

Thomas Mann

18751955

German novelist and Nobel Prize laureate known for his symbolic and ironic epic novels, celebrated for their insight into the psychology of the artist and intellectual

Carmen Miranda

Carmen Miranda

19091955

Portuguese-born Brazilian singer, dancer, and actress known as 'the Brazilian Bombshell' for her vibrant performances and signature fruit hat outfits