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Life Summary

Name Richard Sylvan
Alternative Names
  • Francis Richard Routley
Born

13 December, 1935
Levin, New Zealand

Died

16 June, 1996 (aged 60)
Bali, Indonesia

Cause of Death

heart disease

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  • academic (1961-1967) New South Wales, Australia
  • philosopher (1961-1967) New South Wales, Australia
  • academic (1967-1971) Victoria, Australia
  • philosopher (1967-1971) Victoria, Australia
  • academic (1971-1996) Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • conservationist (1971-1996) Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • philosopher (1971-1996) Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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