When was Bob Hawke born?

Bob Hawke was born on 9 December 1929 in Bordertown.

What positions has Bob Hawke held?

Positions held by Bob Hawke include: Treasurer of Australia (1991–1991); Prime Minister of Australia (1983–1991); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1980–1992).

Where did Bob Hawke study?

Bob Hawke was educated at University of Western Australia, University College, Oxford, Australian National University, Perth Modern School.

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Bob Hawke

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Australian politician, 23rd Prime Minister of Australia (1929-2019)

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Robert James Lee Hawke was the 23rd prime minister of Australia, serving from 1983 to 1991. He held office as leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), having previously served as president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions from 1969 to 1980 and as president of the Labor Party national executive from 1973 to 1978.

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Born: 9 December 1929 wd
Place of birth: Bordertown wd
Died: 16 May 2019 wd
Place of death: Sydney wd
Citizenship: Australia wd
Occupation: politician, union organizer, trade unionist, head of government wd
Political party: Australian Labor Party wd
Education: University of Western Australia, University College, Oxford, Australian National University, Perth Modern School, University of Oxford, West Leederville Primary School, UWA Law School wd
Spouse: Blanche d'Alpuget, Hazel Hawke wd

Positions held wd

Treasurer of Australia (2 June 1991 – 4 June 1991)
Prime Minister of Australia (11 March 1983 – 20 December 1991)
member of the Australian House of Representatives (18 October 1980 – 20 February 1992)

Awards wd

Rhodes Scholarship (1953)
Honorary doctor at the Nanjing University (1986)
Companion of the Order of Australia (1979)

Questions

When was Bob Hawke born?: Bob Hawke was born on 9 December 1929 in Bordertown.
What positions has Bob Hawke held?: Positions held by Bob Hawke include: Treasurer of Australia (1991–1991); Prime Minister of Australia (1983–1991); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1980–1992).
Where did Bob Hawke study?: Bob Hawke was educated at University of Western Australia, University College, Oxford, Australian National University, Perth Modern School.

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