Deaths on January 25

Harry Mathews

Died on January 25, 2017

Harry Mathews, American novelist and poet (b. 1930)

Harry Mathews (February 14, 1930 – January 25, 2017) was an American writer, the author of various novels, volumes of poetry and short fiction, and essays. Mathews was also a translator of the French language.

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2 Mar

Periodic table
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Nintendo Switch
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Deaths on January 25

Harry Mathews

Died on January 25, 2017

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Battle of Marawi

Grenfell Tower fire

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