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Also Known As	Charles Henry Alston
Born	November 28, 1907 • Charlotte • North Carolina
Died	April 27, 1977 (aged 69) • New York City • New York • (Anniversary in 7 days)
Notable Works	“Magic in Medicine” • “Modern Medicine”

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