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THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE TEMPLETON
GROWTH FUND, INC. AUGUST 31, 2000 ANNUAL REPORT AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> TEMPLETON GROWTH FUND, INC.
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<NAME> TEMPLETON GROWTH FUND, INC. - ADVISOR CLASS
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