When was Earle Page born?

Earle Page was born on 8 August 1880 in Grafton.

What positions has Earle Page held?

Positions held by Earle Page include: Minister for Health (1949–1956); Australian Minister for Agriculture (1940–1941); Prime Minister of Australia (1939–1939); Treasurer of Australia (1923–1929); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1919–1961).

Where did Earle Page study?

Earle Page was educated at Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney.

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Earle Page

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Australian politician, 11th Prime Minister of Australia (1880-1961)

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Sir Earle Christmas Grafton Page served as the 11th prime minister of Australia from 7 to 26 April 1939, in a caretaker capacity following the death of Joseph Lyons. He was the leader of the Country Party from 1921 to 1939, and was the most influential figure in its later years.

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Born: 8 August 1880 wd
Place of birth: Grafton wd
Died: 20 December 1961 wd
Place of death: Sydney wd
Citizenship: Australia wd
Occupation: politician, surgeon, head of government, minister wd
Political party: National Party of Australia wd
Education: Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney wd
Spouse: Ethel Page wd

Positions held wd

Minister for Health (19 December 1949 – 11 January 1956)
Australian Minister for Agriculture (28 October 1940 – 7 October 1941)
Prime Minister of Australia (7 April 1939 – 26 April 1939)
Treasurer of Australia (9 February 1923 – 21 October 1929)
member of the Australian House of Representatives (13 December 1919 – 9 December 1961)

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (1938)
Companion of Honour (1942)
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (1941)

Questions

When was Earle Page born?: Earle Page was born on 8 August 1880 in Grafton.
What positions has Earle Page held?: Positions held by Earle Page include: Minister for Health (1949–1956); Australian Minister for Agriculture (1940–1941); Prime Minister of Australia (1939–1939); Treasurer of Australia (1923–1929); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1919–1961).
Where did Earle Page study?: Earle Page was educated at Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney.

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Last updated 10 November 2026 · facts checked 10 November 2026

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