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Robert M. La Follette

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Also Known As	Robert Marion La Follette
Born	June 14, 1855 • Wisconsin
Died	June 18, 1925 (aged 70) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Title / Office	United States Senate (1906-1925), United States • governor (1901-1906), Wisconsin
Founder	“The Progressive”
Political Affiliation	Progressive Party • Republican Party

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