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Also Known As Lauritz Lebrecht Hommel Melchior
Born March 20, 1890 • Copenhagen • Denmark • (Birthday in 7 days)
Died March 18, 1973 (aged 82) • Santa Monica • California • (Anniversary in 5 days)
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