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Also Known As Edith Clara Summerskill, Baroness Summerskill
Born April 19, 1901 • London • England
Died February 4, 1980 (aged 78) • London • England
Title / Office House of Commons (1938-1961), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Labour Party
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