When was Keith Holyoake born?

Keith Holyoake was born on 11 February 1904 in Pahiatua.

What positions has Keith Holyoake held?

Positions held by Keith Holyoake include: Governor-General of New Zealand (1977–1980); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1960–1972); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1960–1972); Minister for Māori Development (1957–1957); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1957–1957).

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Keith Holyoake

Viceroy, Prime Minister of New Zealand, politician (1904-1983)

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Sir Keith Jacka Holyoake was a New Zealand politician who served as the 26th prime minister of New Zealand, serving for a brief period in 1957 and then from 1960 to 1972, and also as the 13th governor-general of New Zealand, serving from 1977 to 1980. He is the only New Zealand politician to have held both positions.

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Born: 11 February 1904 wd
Place of birth: Pahiatua wd
Died: 8 December 1983 wd
Place of death: Wellington wd
Citizenship: New Zealand wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, farmer wd
Political party: New Zealand Reform Party, New Zealand National Party wd
Spouse: Norma Holyoake wd

Positions held wd

Governor-General of New Zealand (26 October 1977 – 25 October 1980)
Prime Minister of New Zealand (12 December 1960 – 7 February 1972)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (12 December 1960 – 8 December 1972)
Minister for Māori Development (26 September 1957 – 12 December 1957)
Prime Minister of New Zealand (20 September 1957 – 12 December 1957)
Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand (13 November 1954 – 20 September 1957)
Minister of Agriculture (13 December 1949 – 26 September 1957)
Member of the New Zealand Parliament (1932–1938)
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Order of the Garter
Companion of Honour
Companion of the Queen's Service Order
Order of Saint John
honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington (1966)

Questions

When was Keith Holyoake born?: Keith Holyoake was born on 11 February 1904 in Pahiatua.
What positions has Keith Holyoake held?: Positions held by Keith Holyoake include: Governor-General of New Zealand (1977–1980); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1960–1972); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1960–1972); Minister for Māori Development (1957–1957); Prime Minister of New Zealand (1957–1957).

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