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Arthur Fadden

अर्थर फेडेन

Australian politician, 13th Prime Minister of Australia (1894-1973)

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Sir Arthur William Fadden was the 13th prime minister of Australia, serving from 29 August to 7 October 1941. He held office as the leader of the Country Party from 1940 to 1958 and served as treasurer of Australia from 1940 to 1941 and 1949 to 1958.

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Born
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Place of birth
Ingham wd
Died
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Place of death
Brisbane wd
Citizenship
Australia wd
Occupation
politician, accountant wd
Political party
National Party of Australia wd
Spouse
Ilma Fadden wd

Positions held wd

  • Treasurer of Australia (19 December 1949 – 9 December 1958)
  • member of the Australian House of Representatives (10 December 1949 – 14 October 1958)
  • Prime Minister of Australia (29 August 1941 – 7 October 1941)
  • Treasurer of Australia (28 October 1940 – 7 October 1941)
  • Minister for Infrastructure and Transport (14 August 1940 – 28 October 1940)
  • member of the Australian House of Representatives (6 November 1936 – 10 December 1949)
  • Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly (11 June 1932 – 11 May 1935)

Awards wd

  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (1958)
  • Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (1951)

Questions

When was Arthur Fadden born?
Arthur Fadden was born on 13 April 1894 in Ingham.
What positions has Arthur Fadden held?
Positions held by Arthur Fadden include: Treasurer of Australia (1949–1958); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1949–1958); Prime Minister of Australia (1941–1941); Treasurer of Australia (1940–1941); Minister for Infrastructure and Transport (1940–1940).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Arthur Fadden · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): अर्थर फेडेन · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q23369 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: FaddenPEO.jpg by National Library of Australia (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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