When was Gordon Coates born?

Gordon Coates was born on 3 February 1878 in Ruatuna.

What positions has Gordon Coates held?

Positions held by Gordon Coates include: Minister of Finance (1933–1935); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1928–1928); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1925–1928); Minister for Māori Development (1921–1928); Minister of Justice (1919–1920).

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Gordon Coates

New Zealand politician (1878–1943)

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Joseph Gordon Coates served as the 21st prime minister of New Zealand from 1925 to 1928. He was the third successive Reform prime minister since 1912.

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Born: 3 February 1878 wd
Place of birth: Ruatuna wd
Died: 27 May 1943 wd
Place of death: Wellington wd
Citizenship: New Zealand wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, farmer wd
Political party: New Zealand Reform Party wd

Positions held wd

Minister of Finance (28 January 1933 – 6 December 1935)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (25 August 1928 – 10 December 1928)
Prime Minister of New Zealand (30 May 1925 – 10 December 1928)
Minister for Māori Development (7 February 1921 – 10 December 1928)
Minister of Justice (4 September 1919 – 3 April 1920)
Member of the New Zealand Parliament

Awards wd

Military Cross

Questions

When was Gordon Coates born?: Gordon Coates was born on 3 February 1878 in Ruatuna.
What positions has Gordon Coates held?: Positions held by Gordon Coates include: Minister of Finance (1933–1935); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1928–1928); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1925–1928); Minister for Māori Development (1921–1928); Minister of Justice (1919–1920).

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