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Also Known As Robert Marion La Follette
Born June 14, 1855 • Wisconsin
Died June 18, 1925 (aged 70) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Title / Office United States Senate (1906-1925), United States • governor (1901-1906), Wisconsin
Founder “The Progressive”
Political Affiliation Progressive Party • Republican Party

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