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Going to war was the only unselfish thing I have ever done for humanity.

David Niven

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David Niven
Age: 73 †
Born: 1910
Born: March 1
Died: 1983
Died: July 29
Actor
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Film Actor
Military Personnel
Stage Actor
Television Actor
London
England
James David Graham Niven
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Humanity
War

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