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Also Known As Léon Joseph Marie Degrelle
Born June 15, 1906 • Bouillon • Belgium
Died March 31, 1994 (aged 87) • Málaga • Spain
Founder Rexist Party of Belgium
Political Affiliation Rexist Party of Belgium
Role In World War II
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Hungarian politician
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United States brigadier general
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prime minister of United Kingdom
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