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Also Known As Sven Olof Joachim Palme
Born January 30, 1927 ‱ Stockholm ‱ Sweden
Died February 28, 1986 (aged 59) ‱ Stockholm ‱ Sweden
Title / Office prime minister (1982-1986), Sweden ‱ prime minister (1969-1976), Sweden
Political Affiliation Swedish Social Democratic Party

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