When was John Gorton born?

John Gorton was born on 9 September 1911 in Melbourne.

What positions has John Gorton held?

Positions held by John Gorton include: Minister for Defence (1971–1971); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1968–1975); Prime Minister of Australia (1968–1971); Minister for Social Services (1963–1967); Minister for Home Affairs (1963–1964).

Where did John Gorton study?

John Gorton was educated at Brasenose College.

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John Gorton

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Australian politician, 19th Prime Minister of Australia (1911–2002)

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Sir John Grey Gorton was the 19th prime minister of Australia, serving from 1968 to 1971. He held office as the leader of the Liberal Party of Australia, having previously served as a senator for Victoria. He was the first and only member of the upper house of the Parliament to assume the office of prime minister.

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Born: 9 September 1911 wd
Place of birth: Melbourne wd
Died: 19 May 2002 wd
Place of death: Sydney wd
Citizenship: Australia wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Liberal Party of Australia wd
Education: Brasenose College wd
Spouse: Bettina Gorton, Nancy Helen Elliott wd

Positions held wd

Minister for Defence (19 March 1971 – 13 August 1971)
member of the Australian House of Representatives (24 February 1968 – 11 November 1975)
Prime Minister of Australia (10 January 1968 – 10 March 1971)
Minister for Social Services (18 December 1963 – 28 February 1967)
Minister for Home Affairs (18 December 1963 – 4 March 1964)
Minister for Education (16 February 1962 – 28 February 1968)
Minister for Defence (10 December 1958 – 18 December 1963)
member of the Australian Senate (22 February 1950 – 1 February 1968)
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (1977)
Companion of Honour (1971)
Companion of the Order of Australia (1988)

Questions

When was John Gorton born?: John Gorton was born on 9 September 1911 in Melbourne.
What positions has John Gorton held?: Positions held by John Gorton include: Minister for Defence (1971–1971); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1968–1975); Prime Minister of Australia (1968–1971); Minister for Social Services (1963–1967); Minister for Home Affairs (1963–1964).
Where did John Gorton study?: John Gorton was educated at Brasenose College.

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