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Also Known As James Martin Pacelli McGuinness
Born May 23, 1950 • Londonderry • Northern Ireland
Died March 21, 2017 (aged 66) • Londonderry • Northern Ireland
Political Affiliation Sinn Féin
Role In Good Friday Agreement

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