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Andrew Fisher

एन्ड्रियू फिसर

Australian politician, fifth Prime Minister of Australia (1862-1928)

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Andrew Fisher was the fifth prime minister of Australia from 1908 to 1909, from 1910 to 1913 and from 1914 to 1915. He held office as the leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), and was particularly notable for leading the party to its first federal election victory and first majority government at the 1910 federal election.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Crosshouse wd
Died
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Place of death
West Hampstead wd
Citizenship
Australia wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat, trade unionist, head of government, miner wd
Political party
Australian Labor Party wd
Spouse
Margaret Fisher wd

Positions held wd

  • Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (1916–1921)
  • Treasurer of Australia (17 September 1914 – 26 October 1915)
  • Prime Minister of Australia (17 September 1914 – 27 October 1915)
  • Prime Minister of Australia (29 April 1910 – 24 June 1913)
  • Treasurer of Australia (29 April 1910 – 24 June 1913)
  • Prime Minister of Australia (13 November 1908 – 2 June 1909)
  • Treasurer of Australia (13 November 1908 – 2 June 1909)
  • Minister for Trade and Tourism (27 April 1904 – 17 August 1904)
  • member of the Australian House of Representatives (30 March 1901 – 26 October 1915)
  • Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly (25 March 1899 – 9 May 1901)

Questions

When was Andrew Fisher born?
Andrew Fisher was born on 29 August 1862 in Crosshouse.
What positions has Andrew Fisher held?
Positions held by Andrew Fisher include: Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (1916–1921); Treasurer of Australia (1914–1915); Prime Minister of Australia (1914–1915); Prime Minister of Australia (1910–1913); Treasurer of Australia (1910–1913).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Andrew Fisher · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): एन्ड्रियू फिसर · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q314016 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Andrew Fisher 1912 (b&w).jpg by National Library of Australia (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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