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Also Known As Huey Pierce Long
Born August 30, 1893 • Louisiana
Died September 10, 1935 (aged 42) • Baton Rouge • Louisiana
Title / Office United States Senate (1932-1935), United States • governor (1928-1931), Louisiana

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