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Also Known As Thomas Clement Douglas
Born October 20, 1904 • Falkirk • Scotland
Died February 24, 1986 (aged 81) • Ottawa • Canada
Title / Office Parliament of Canada (1935-1944), Canada
Political Affiliation New Democratic Party

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