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The true greatness of nations is in those qualities which constitute the greatness of the individual.

Charles Sumner

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Charles Sumner
Age: 63 †
Born: 1811
Born: January 6
Died: 1874
Died: March 11
Former United States Senator
Politician
Boston
Massachusetts
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