Jens Lehmann
German football goalkeeper and actor
Played as a goalkeeper in professional football, primarily for Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal. Achieved significant recognition for performances in the UEFA Champions League and English Premier League. Represented the national team in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup. Transitioned to acting following retirement from football.
Won the Premier League with Arsenal in 2003-04
Played in the UEFA Champions League final in 2006
Represented Germany in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
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Chemist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
November 10th, 1918 107 years ago
Died
2007 19 years ago — 89 years old
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German philologist and historian
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November 10th, 1851 174 years ago
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Died
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November 10th, 1916 109 years ago
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Born
November 10th, 1927 98 years ago
Died
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Hungarian physician and neurologist
Born
November 10th, 1895 130 years ago
Died
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