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Janet Parker

1938 – 1978

English photographer; last known person to die from Smallpox

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About Janet Parker

Lived 1938 – 1978 (aged 39–40). Janet Parker was a British photographer.

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Important facts

Born
1938, Birmingham
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Employers
University of Birmingham
Also known as
Janet Witcomb, Janet Witcomb Parker

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Janet Parker's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Janet Parker?

English photographer; last known person to die from Smallpox

When was Janet Parker born?

Janet Parker was born in 1938 in Birmingham.

When did Janet Parker die?

Janet Parker died on 11 September 1978 in Catherine-de-Barnes.

What was Janet Parker's occupation?

Janet Parker was a photographer.

What nationality was Janet Parker?

Janet Parker was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Janet Parker

· Wikidata: Q3271592

· DBpedia: Janet Parker

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