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Born August 24, 1922 • Canada
Died November 1, 1987 (aged 65) • Montreal • Canada
Title / Office prime minister (1976-1985), Quebec
Founder Parti Québécois
Political Affiliation Liberal Party of Canada • Parti Québécois

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