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Leon Trotsky was assassinated in Mexico in August 1940.

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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that Leon Trotsky was assassinated in Mexico in August 1940?

Yes. Historical records confirm that Leon Trotsky was assassinated in August 1940.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Wikipedia: Leon Trotsky
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Wikipedia: Leon Trotsky. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Trotsky

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cs.isabart.org: Leon Trotsky — date of death
Confirms Trotsky's date of death was in 1940.
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cs.isabart.org: Leon Trotsky — date of death. (n.d.). cs.isabart.org. https://cs.isabart.org/person/18412

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