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Born March 9, 1881 • Winsford • England
Died April 14, 1951 (aged 70) • London • England
Title / Office foreign minister (1945-1951), United Kingdom
Founder Transport and General Workers’ Union
Political Affiliation Labour Party
Role In General Strike of 1926

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