Benazir Bhutto

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Benazir Bhutto born?June 21, 1953
2. When did Benazir Bhutto die?December 27, 2007 (age 54)
3. Where was Benazir Bhutto born?Karachi, Pakistan
4. What is the career?Politician and stateswoman; Chair of the Pakistan People's Party (early 1980s–2007)
5. What is the education?Harvard University, University of Oxford (President of Oxford Union)
6. Who was Benazir Bhutto?Benazir Bhutto was the first woman to become Prime Minister of Pakistan, leading a Muslim-majority country.

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