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Also Known As Heinrich, Freiherr von Gagern
Born August 20, 1799 • Bayreuth • Germany
Died May 22, 1880 (aged 80) • Darmstadt • Germany
Title / Office Frankfurt National Assembly (1848-1849)
Role In Revolutions of 1848

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