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Also Known As	Edith Bolling Galt Wilson • Edith Bolling • Edith Bolling Galt
Born	October 15, 1872 • Virginia
Died	December 28, 1961 (aged 89) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Title / Office	first lady (1915-1921)
Notable Family Members	spouse Woodrow Wilson

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