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C. Northcote Parkinson: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Cyril Northcote Parkinson
Born July 30, 1909 • Barnard Castle • England
Died March 9, 1993 (aged 83) • Canterbury • England
Notable Works “Parkinson’s Law, or The Pursuit of Progress” • “The Law and the Profits”

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