Norma McCorvey: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Norma Lea Nelson • Jane Roe |
|---|---|
| Born | September 22, 1947 • Louisiana |
| Died | February 18, 2017 (aged 69) • Texas |
| Role In | Roe v. Wade • women’s rights movement • pro-choice movement |
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