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Thomas Sutherland

Beirut kidnapping victim

Died when: 85 years 81 days (1022 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

Thomas Sutherland

Thomas Sutherland (May 3, 1931 – July 22, 2016), Dean of Agriculture at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon, was kidnapped by Islamic Jihad members near his Beirut home on June 9, 1985.

He was released on November 18, 1991 at the same time as Terry Waite, having been held hostage for 2,353 days.


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