Robert Simpson (meteorologist)

DeathDecember 182014

Robert Simpson (meteorologist)

Robert Simpson, American meteorologist and author (born 1912)

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When
Thursday, December 18 201412 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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Person
Robert Simpson (meteorologist)

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Robert Simpson, American meteorologist and author (born 1912)

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