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Michael Joseph Savage

First Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand (1872-1940)

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Michael Joseph Savage was an Australian-born New Zealand politician who served as the 23rd prime minister of New Zealand, heading the First Labour Government from 1935 until his death in 1940.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Tatong wd
Died
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Place of death
Wellington wd
Citizenship
New Zealand wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat wd
Political party
New Zealand Labour Party wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of New Zealand (6 December 1935 – 27 March 1940)
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs (6 December 1935 – 27 March 1940)
  • Minister for Māori Development (6 December 1935 – 27 March 1940)
  • Member of the New Zealand Parliament (until 1940)

Questions

When was Michael Joseph Savage born?
Michael Joseph Savage was born on 23 March 1872 in Tatong.
What positions has Michael Joseph Savage held?
Positions held by Michael Joseph Savage include: Prime Minister of New Zealand (1935–1940); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1935–1940); Minister for Māori Development (1935–1940); Member of the New Zealand Parliament (until 1940).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Michael Joseph Savage · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1371015 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Michael Joseph Savage Portrait (cropped).jpg by Spencer Digby (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Michael Joseph Savage". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/michael-joseph-savage. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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