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Also Known As Jyotirao Govindrao Phule • Jyotiba Phule • Mahatma Phule
Born April 11, 1827 • Maharashtra • India
Died November 28, 1890 (aged 63) • Pune • India
Notable Family Members spouse Savitribai Phule

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