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Augustine Birrell; chalk drawing by Randolph Schwabe, 1927; in the National Portrait Gallery, London
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Born January 19, 1850 • England
Died November 20, 1933 (aged 83) • London • England
Political Affiliation Liberal Party

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Augustine Birrell; chalk drawing by Randolph Schwabe, 1927; in the National Portrait Gallery, London
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