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John Curtin

जोन कर्टिन

Australian politician, 14th Prime Minister of Australia (1885-1945)

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John Curtin was the 14th prime minister of Australia, serving from 1941 until his death in 1945. He held office as the leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), and is notable for leading the country through the majority of World War II, including all but the last few weeks of the Pacific War.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Creswick wd
Died
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Place of death
The Lodge wd
Citizenship
Australia wd
Occupation
politician, Australian rules football player, head of government wd
Political party
Australian Labor Party wd
Education
Grenville College, Boston College, St Ambrose's School, Brunswick wd
Spouse
Elsie Curtin wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of Australia (7 October 1941 – 5 July 1945)
  • Minister for Defence (7 October 1941 – 5 July 1945)
  • member of the Australian House of Representatives (15 September 1934 – 5 July 1945)
  • member of the Australian House of Representatives (17 November 1928 – 19 December 1931)

Questions

When was John Curtin born?
John Curtin was born on 8 January 1885 in Creswick.
What positions has John Curtin held?
Positions held by John Curtin include: Prime Minister of Australia (1941–1945); Minister for Defence (1941–1945); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1934–1945); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1928–1931).
Where did John Curtin study?
John Curtin was educated at Grenville College, Boston College, St Ambrose's School, Brunswick.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): John Curtin · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): जोन कर्टिन · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q23375 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: JohnCurtin.jpg by National Library of Australia (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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