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Peter Fraser

New Zealand politician (1884–1950)

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Peter Fraser was a New Zealand politician who served as the 24th prime minister of New Zealand from 27 March 1940 until 13 December 1949. Considered a major figure in the history of the New Zealand Labour Party, he was in office longer than any other Labour prime minister, and is to date New Zealand's fourth-longest-serving head of government.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Tain wd
Died
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Place of death
Wellington wd
Citizenship
New Zealand wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat, head of government wd
Political party
New Zealand Labour Party wd
Spouse
Janet Fraser wd

Positions held wd

  • Leader of the Opposition (13 December 1949 – 12 December 1950)
  • Minister for Māori Development (17 December 1947 – 13 December 1949)
  • Minister for Māori Development (19 December 1946 – 17 December 1947)
  • Member of the New Zealand Parliament (1946–1951)
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs (7 July 1943 – 13 December 1949)
  • Prime Minister of New Zealand (27 March 1940 – 13 December 1949)
  • Minister of Education of New Zealand (6 December 1935 – 30 April 1940)
  • Minister of Health (6 December 1935 – 30 April 1940)
  • Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom

Awards wd

  • Virtus et Fraternitas Medal (2021)

Questions

When was Peter Fraser born?
Peter Fraser was born on 28 August 1884 in Tain.
What positions has Peter Fraser held?
Positions held by Peter Fraser include: Leader of the Opposition (1949–1950); Minister for Māori Development (1947–1949); Minister for Māori Development (1946–1947); Member of the New Zealand Parliament (1946–1951); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1943–1949).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Peter Fraser · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1400226 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Peter Fraser.jpg by U.S. Office of War Information (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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