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as per most everyone. While the article needs expansion and inline sourcing, there are several sources and other editors have pointed out more sources that can be used.
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as clearly, plainly, reasonably notable, in a well-sourced article. Ghits will not work with a person dead so long. Borderline bad-faith nomination.
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based on refs already in article, which should be consulted before nomination. The commonness of his name is a major obstacle to googling.
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