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Barbara Jordan
American politician (1936-1996).
Born February 21st, 1936 in Houston.
Died January 17th, 1996 at 59 years old in Austin (pneumonia).
Occupations
jurist, lawyer, politician, university teacher, women's rights activist, writer
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