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Also Known As Christopher Addison, 1st Viscount Addison of Stallingborough, Baron Addison of Stallingborough
Born June 19, 1869 • England
Died December 11, 1951 (aged 82) • Wycombe • Buckinghamshire
Title / Office House of Lords (1937-1951), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Labour Party • Liberal Party

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