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Who died in October 1973

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Taha Hussein

Taha Hussein

18891973

Influential Egyptian writer, literary critic, and intellectual, known as "The Dean of Arabic Literature," who was a leading figure of the Arab Renaissance and nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature twenty-one times

Abebe Bikila

Abebe Bikila

19321973

Ethiopian double Olympic marathon champion who famously won the 1960 Rome marathon barefoot and successfully defended his title in Tokyo 1964

Pau Casals

Pau Casals

18761973

Spanish cellist, conductor, and composer celebrated for his recordings of Bach's Cello Suites and his significant contributions to music education

Leo Strauss

Leo Strauss

18991973

German-American political philosopher and historian of political philosophy known for his interpretations of ancient and medieval thought, his account of classical natural right, and his influence on twentieth-century political theory by advocating for a return to classical understanding

Ingeborg Bachmann

Ingeborg Bachmann

19261973

Austrian poet and author regarded as a major voice of 20th-century German-language literature, known for her diverse works and philosophical depth

Ludwig von Mises

Ludwig von Mises

18811973

Austrian-American economist and philosopher known for his work in praxeology and as a steadfast defender of classical liberalism in the 20th century

Gabriel Marcel

Gabriel Marcel

18891973

French philosopher, playwright, music critic, and leading Christian existentialist known for his "philosophy of existence" and critique of technologically dehumanizing society

Paavo Nurmi

Paavo Nurmi

18971973

Finnish middle and long distance runner who set 22 world records and won nine Olympic gold medals