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Facts
| Also Known As | Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías |
|---|---|
| Born | July 28, 1954 • Venezuela |
| Died | March 5, 2013 (aged 58) • Caracas • Venezuela |
| Title / Office | president (1999-2013), Venezuela |
| Political Affiliation | Movement of the Fifth Republic |
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