Ian Paisley: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Ian Richard Kyle Paisley
Born	April 6, 1926 • Armagh • Northern Ireland
Died	September 12, 2014 (aged 88) • Belfast • Northern Ireland
Title / Office	House of Commons (1970-2010), United Kingdom
Founder	Democratic Unionist Party
Political Affiliation	Democratic Unionist Party

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The Reverend Ian Paisley smiles while holding a solid brass portcullis award in his Stormont Castle office, celebrating his recognition as Opposition Politician of the Year.

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