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Also Known As Joaquín Vidella Balaguer y Ricardo
Born September 1, 1907 • Dominican Republic
Died July 14, 2002 (aged 94) • Santo Domingo • Dominican Republic
Title / Office vice president (1957-1960), Dominican Republic

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