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Also Known As Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Born May 6, 1953 (age 71) • Edinburgh • Scotland
Title / Office prime minister (1997-2007), United Kingdom • parliament (1983-1988), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Labour Party
Notable Family Members spouse Cherie Booth
Role In Iraq War • London bombings of 2005

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