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Also Known As Adolfo Suárez González, 1st duke of Suárez, grandee of Spain
Born September 25, 1932 • Spain
Died March 23, 2014 (aged 81) • Madrid • Spain
Title / Office prime minister (1976-1981), Spain
Founder Central Democratic Union
Political Affiliation Central Democratic Union • National Movement
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