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Norman Kirk

Prime Minister of New Zealand, politician (1923–1974)

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Norman Eric Kirk was a New Zealand politician who served as the 29th prime minister of New Zealand and as well as the minister of Foreign Affairs from 1972 until his sudden death in 1974. He also served as the seventh leader of the Labour Party from 1965 to 1974.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Waimate wd
Died
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Place of death
Wellington wd
Citizenship
New Zealand wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat, train driver, head of government wd
Political party
New Zealand Labour Party (since 1943) wd
Spouse
Ruth Kirk wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of New Zealand (8 December 1972 – 31 August 1974)
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs (8 December 1972 – 31 August 1974)
  • Leader of the Opposition (16 December 1965 – 8 December 1972)
  • Member of the New Zealand Parliament
  • Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom

Questions

When was Norman Kirk born?
Norman Kirk was born on 6 January 1923 in Waimate.
What positions has Norman Kirk held?
Positions held by Norman Kirk include: Prime Minister of New Zealand (1972–1974); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1972–1974); Leader of the Opposition (1965–1972); Member of the New Zealand Parliament; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Norman Kirk · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1237120 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Norman Kirk, crop.jpg by Unknown photographer (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Norman Kirk". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/norman-kirk. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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