Leon Klinghoffer
American man killed in the 1985 Achille Lauro hijacking / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leon Klinghoffer (September 24, 1916 ā October 8, 1985) was an American man who was shot, killed and thrown overboard from the cruise ship Achille Lauro by members of the Palestinian Liberation Front who hijacked the ship in 1985.[1]
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Leon Klinghoffer | |
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Born | (1916-09-24)September 24, 1916 New York City, New York, United States |
Died | October 8, 1985(1985-10-08) (aged 69) |
Cause of death | Shooting |
Resting place | Beth David Memorial Park Kenilworth, New Jersey, United States |
Occupation | Appliance manufacturer |
Spouse | Marilyn Klinghoffer |
Children | 2 |
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