When was David Lange born?

David Lange was born on 4 August 1942 in Ōtāhuhu.

What positions has David Lange held?

Positions held by David Lange include: Attorney-General of New Zealand (1989–1990); Minister of Education of New Zealand (1987–1989); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1984–1987); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1984–1989); Leader of the Opposition (1983–1984).

Where did David Lange study?

David Lange was educated at University of Auckland.

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David Lange

Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989

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David Russell Lange was a New Zealand politician who served as the 32nd prime minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. A member of the New Zealand Labour Party, Lange was also the minister of education and the minister of foreign affairs alongside his term as prime minister. He was also the attorney-general of New Zealand from 1989 to 1990.

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Born: 4 August 1942 wd
Place of birth: Ōtāhuhu wd
Died: 13 August 2005 wd
Place of death: Middlemore wd
Citizenship: New Zealand wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, diplomat, jurist wd
Political party: New Zealand Labour Party wd
Education: University of Auckland wd
Spouse: Naomi Lange wd

Positions held wd

Attorney-General of New Zealand (4 August 1989 – 2 November 1990)
Minister of Education of New Zealand (24 August 1987 – 8 August 1989)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (26 July 1984 – 24 August 1987)
Prime Minister of New Zealand (26 July 1984 – 8 August 1989)
Leader of the Opposition (3 February 1983 – 28 July 1984)
Member of the New Zealand Parliament (1977–1996)
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom

Awards wd

Order of New Zealand (2003)
Companion of Honour (1989)
Right Livelihood Award (2003)
New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal

Questions

When was David Lange born?: David Lange was born on 4 August 1942 in Ōtāhuhu.
What positions has David Lange held?: Positions held by David Lange include: Attorney-General of New Zealand (1989–1990); Minister of Education of New Zealand (1987–1989); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1984–1987); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1984–1989); Leader of the Opposition (1983–1984).
Where did David Lange study?: David Lange was educated at University of Auckland.

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