Person in history
Edgar Cortright
Edgar Cortright, American scientist and engineer (born 1923)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2014 · May 4
Their story
Who they were
Edgar Cortright, American scientist and engineer (born 1923)
Why this date
Edgar Cortright appears on our May 4 calendar for 2014 as a death entry.
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Questions about Edgar Cortright
When did Edgar Cortright die?
May 4 2014.
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