Ronald Wilson Reagan (6 February 1911 – 5 June 2004) was an American politician and actor, who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Prior to his presidency, he served as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975, following a career as a Hollywood actor and union leader. He was the husband of Jane Wyman (1940–1949) and Nancy Davis (married in 1952).
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Birth Name:
Ronald Wilson Reagan
Also Known As:Dutch•The Gipper•The Great Communicator
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President Reagan
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President Ronald Reagan
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Ronald W. Reagan
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Ronald W Reagan
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R. W. Reagan
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