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Born January 8, 1871 • Northern Ireland
Died November 24, 1940 (aged 69) • Northern Ireland • (Anniversary in 3 days)
Title / Office prime minister (1921-1940), Northern Ireland • House of Lords (1921-1940), United Kingdom • House of Commons (1906-1921), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Ulster Unionist Party

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