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Also Known As George C. Wallace • George Corley Wallace
Born August 25, 1919 • Alabama
Died September 13, 1998 (aged 79) • Montgomery • Alabama
Title / Office governor (1982-1987), Alabama • governor (1970-1974), Alabama • governor (1962-1966), Alabama
Political Affiliation Democratic Party

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