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Facts

Also Known As Komalavalli • Jayalalithaa Jayaram
Born February 24, 1948 • near Mysuru • India
Died December 5, 2016 (aged 68) • Chennai • India
Title / Office chief minister (2011-2014), Tamil Nadu • chief minister (2002-2006), Tamil Nadu • chief minister (1991-1996), Tamil Nadu
Political Affiliation All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

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