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Also Known As Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Born November 20, 1841 • Canada
Died February 17, 1919 (aged 77) • Ottawa • Canada
Title / Office prime minister (1896-1911), Canada
Political Affiliation Liberal Party of Canada

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