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Also Known As William Averell Harriman
Born November 15, 1891 ā€¢ New York City ā€¢ New York ā€¢ (Birthday in 2 days)
Died July 26, 1986 (aged 94) ā€¢ New York
Title / Office governor (1954-1958), New York
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Notable Family Members spouse Pamela Harriman
Role In United States presidential election of 1956

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