George Lansbury: Quick Facts

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Born	February 21, 1859 • England
Died	May 7, 1940 (aged 81) • London • England
Political Affiliation	Labour Party

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Lansbury, oil painting by Sylvia Gosse; in the National Portrait Gallery, London

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