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Jacob Poortinga 1916 - 2002

Jacob Poortinga was born on October 13, 1916, and died at age 85 years old on May 13, 2002. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jacob Poortinga.
Jacob Poortinga
October 13, 1916
May 13, 2002
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Jacob Poortinga's History: 1916 - 2002

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  • 10/13
    1916

    Birthday

    October 13, 1916
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  • 05/13
    2002

    Death

    May 13, 2002
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    Cause of death
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    Jacob Poortinga lived 10 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 85.
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In 1916, in the year that Jacob Poortinga was born, the Battle of Verdun was fought from February through December. It was the largest and longest battle of World War I, lasting 303 days. The original estimates were 714,231 casualties - 377,231 French and 337,000 German, an average of 70,000 casualties a month. Current estimates are even larger. The Battle of the Somme was also fought from July through September of the same year. Original estimates were 485,000 British and French casualties and 630,000 German casualties.
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In 1946, Jacob was 30 years old when pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock's book "The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care" was published. It sold half a million copies in the first six months. Aside from the Bible, it became the best selling book of the 20th century. A generation of Baby Boomers were raised by the advice of Dr. Spock.
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