When was Robert Menzies born?

Robert Menzies was born on 20 December 1894 in Jeparit.

What positions has Robert Menzies held?

Positions held by Robert Menzies include: Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (1965–1978); Prime Minister of Australia (1949–1966); Minister for Defence (1939–1941); Prime Minister of Australia (1939–1941); Treasurer of Australia (1939–1940).

Where did Robert Menzies study?

Robert Menzies was educated at Grenville College, Melbourne Law School, Wesley College.

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Robert Menzies

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Australian politician, 12th Prime Minister of Australia (1894-1978)

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Sir Robert Gordon Menzies was the 12th prime minister of Australia, serving from 1939 to 1941 and from 1949 to 1966. He held office as the leader of the United Australia Party (UAP) in his first term, and subsequently as the inaugural leader of the Liberal Party of Australia in his second. He was the member of parliament (MP) for the Victorian division of Kooyong from 1934 to 1966. With a combined term length of 18 years, 163 days, he is the longest-serving prime minister in Australian history.

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Born: 20 December 1894 wd
Place of birth: Jeparit wd
Died: 15 May 1978 wd
Place of death: Melbourne wd
Citizenship: Australia wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, lawyer, preface author wd
Political party: Nationalist Party of Australia, United Australia Party, Liberal Party of Australia wd
Education: Grenville College, Melbourne Law School, Wesley College wd
Spouse: Pattie Menzies wd

Positions held wd

Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (1965–1978)
Prime Minister of Australia (19 December 1949 – 26 January 1966)
Minister for Defence (13 November 1939 – 7 October 1941)
Prime Minister of Australia (26 April 1939 – 29 August 1941)
Treasurer of Australia (26 April 1939 – 14 March 1940)
Attorney-General for Australia (12 October 1934 – 20 March 1939)
member of the Australian House of Representatives (15 September 1934 – 17 February 1966)
Deputy Premier of Victoria (1932–1934)
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (30 November 1929 – 31 August 1934)
Member of the Victorian Legislative Council (2 June 1928 – 11 November 1929)
Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)

Awards wd

Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class
Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (1958)
Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (1969)
Order of the Thistle
Companion of Honour
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal
King George VI Coronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal
Knight of the Order of Australia (1976)
Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (1965)

Questions

When was Robert Menzies born?: Robert Menzies was born on 20 December 1894 in Jeparit.
What positions has Robert Menzies held?: Positions held by Robert Menzies include: Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (1965–1978); Prime Minister of Australia (1949–1966); Minister for Defence (1939–1941); Prime Minister of Australia (1939–1941); Treasurer of Australia (1939–1940).
Where did Robert Menzies study?: Robert Menzies was educated at Grenville College, Melbourne Law School, Wesley College.

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