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Also Known As Janet Rosenberg
Born October 20, 1920 • Chicago • Illinois
Died March 28, 2009 (aged 88) • Georgetown • Guyana
Title / Office president (1997-1999), Guyana
Political Affiliation People’s Progressive Party
Notable Family Members spouse Cheddi Jagan

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