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Also Known As Ella Rosa Giovanna Oliva Tambussi
Born May 10, 1919 • Windsor Locks • Connecticut
Died February 5, 1981 (aged 61) • Hartford • Connecticut
Title / Office governor (1975-1980), Connecticut
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
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