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Tony Blair

Politician · born May 6, 1953

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Sir Anthony Charles Lynton Blair is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. 41Became Leader of the OppositionJuly 21, 1994
  2. 43Became Prime Minister of the United KingdomMay 2, 1997
  3. 43Became First Lord of the TreasuryMay 2, 1997
  4. 46Received the Charlemagne PrizeMay 13, 1999
  5. ~56Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom2009

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1856–1939 · Austria

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for evaluating and treating pathologies arising from conflicts in the psyche through dialogue between patient and psychoanalyst, and the distinctive theory of mind and human agency derived from it.

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Orson Welles

Actor

1915–1985 · United States

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Chris Paul

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1985 · United States

Christopher Emmanuel Paul Sr., nicknamed "CP3" and "the Point God", is an American former professional basketball player.

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Cole Palmer

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2002 · United Kingdom

Cole Jermaine Palmer is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.

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