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Sylvan, Richard (1935–1996)

philosopher and environmentalist

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Alternative Names
  • Routley, Francis Richard
Birth

13 December, 1935
Levin, New Zealand

Death

16 June, 1996 (aged 60)
Bali, Indonesia

Cause of Death

heart disease

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