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Date of Birth
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18-September-1951
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Place of Birth
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Detroit
(Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America, Area code 313)
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Nationality
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United States of America
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Also know as
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Dr. Ben Carson, Benjamin S. Carson, Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr.
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Profession
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Physician
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Benjamin Solomon "Ben" Carson, Sr., is a columnist and retired American neurosurgeon. He is credited with being the first surgeon to successfully separate conjoined twins joined at the head. In 2008, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush. After delivering a widely publicized speech at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast, he became a popular figure in conservative media for his views on social issues and the federal government.
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