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Also Known As David Alfred Thomas, 1st Viscount Rhondda of Llanwern, Baron Rhondda of Llanwern
Born March 26, 1856 • Wales
Died July 3, 1918 (aged 62) • Monmouthshire • Wales
Title / Office House of Lords (1916-1918), United Kingdom • House of Commons (1888-1910), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Liberal Party
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