When was John McEwen born?

John McEwen was born on 29 March 1900 in Chiltern.

What positions has John McEwen held?

Positions held by John McEwen include: Deputy Prime Minister of Australia (1968–1971); Prime Minister of Australia (1967–1968); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1949–1971); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1937–1949); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1934–1937).

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John McEwen

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Australian politician, 18th Prime Minister of Australia (1900-1980)

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Sir John McEwen was the 18th prime minister of Australia, serving from 1967 to 1968 in a caretaker capacity following the disappearance of prime minister Harold Holt. He was the leader of the Country Party from 1958 to 1971, serving as the inaugural deputy prime minister of Australia from 1968 to 1971.

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Born: 29 March 1900 wd
Place of birth: Chiltern wd
Died: 20 November 1980 wd
Place of death: Toorak wd
Citizenship: Australia wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, head of government wd
Political party: National Party of Australia wd
Spouse: Annie McEwen wd

Positions held wd

Deputy Prime Minister of Australia (10 January 1968 – 5 February 1971)
Prime Minister of Australia (19 December 1967 – 10 January 1968)
member of the Australian House of Representatives (10 December 1949 – 1 February 1971)
member of the Australian House of Representatives (23 October 1937 – 10 December 1949)
member of the Australian House of Representatives (7 August 1934 – 23 October 1937)
Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom

Awards wd

Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Companion of Honour
Order of the Rising Sun

Questions

When was John McEwen born?: John McEwen was born on 29 March 1900 in Chiltern.
What positions has John McEwen held?: Positions held by John McEwen include: Deputy Prime Minister of Australia (1968–1971); Prime Minister of Australia (1967–1968); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1949–1971); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1937–1949); member of the Australian House of Representatives (1934–1937).

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