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Also Known As Charles Joseph Clark
Born June 5, 1939 (age 85) • Canada
Title / Office prime minister (1979-1980), Canada
Political Affiliation Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
Role In Canadian Caper • Iran hostage crisis

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