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Also Known As John George Diefenbaker
Born September 18, 1895 • Canada
Died August 16, 1979 (aged 83) • Ottawa • Canada
Title / Office prime minister (1957-1963), Canada
Political Affiliation Progressive Conservative Party of Canada

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