When was Frank Forde born?

Frank Forde was born on 18 July 1890 in Mitchell.

What positions has Frank Forde held?

Positions held by Frank Forde include: Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly (1955–1957); Prime Minister of Australia (1945–1945); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1922–1946); Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly (1917–1922); ambassador.

Where did Frank Forde study?

Frank Forde was educated at St. Mary's College, Toowoomba.

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Frank Forde

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Australian politician, 15th Prime Minister of Australia (1890-1983)

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Francis Michael Forde was the 15th prime minister of Australia from 6 to 13 July 1945, in a caretaker capacity following the death of John Curtin. He was deputy leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) from 1932 to 1946 and is the shortest-serving prime minister in Australia's history.

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Born: 18 July 1890 wd
Place of birth: Mitchell wd
Died: 28 January 1983 wd
Place of death: Brisbane wd
Citizenship: Australia wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, head of government wd
Political party: Australian Labor Party wd
Education: St. Mary's College, Toowoomba wd
Spouse: Vera Forde wd

Positions held wd

Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly (12 March 1955 – 3 August 1957)
Prime Minister of Australia (6 July 1945 – 13 July 1945)
member of the Australian House of Representatives (16 December 1922 – 28 September 1946)
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly (12 May 1917 – 5 October 1922)
ambassador

Awards wd

honorary doctorate at the Laval University

Questions

When was Frank Forde born?: Frank Forde was born on 18 July 1890 in Mitchell.
What positions has Frank Forde held?: Positions held by Frank Forde include: Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly (1955–1957); Prime Minister of Australia (1945–1945); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1922–1946); Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly (1917–1922); ambassador.
Where did Frank Forde study?: Frank Forde was educated at St. Mary's College, Toowoomba.

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