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Also Known As Francis Preston Blair
Born April 12, 1791 • Abingdon • Virginia
Died October 18, 1876 (aged 85) • Silver Spring • Maryland
Political Affiliation Democratic Party • Republican Party
Role In Hampton Roads Conference

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