# Robert Muldoon

_Prime Minister of New Zealand, politician (1921–1992)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Sir Robert David Muldoon was a New Zealand politician who served as the 31st prime minister of New Zealand, from 1975 to 1984, while leader of the National Party. Departing from National Party convention, Muldoon was a right-wing populist and economic nationalist, with a distinctive public persona described as reactionary, aggressive, and abrasive.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 September 1921 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q737739#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Auckland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q737739#P19))
- **Died:** 5 August 1992 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q737739#P570))
- **Place of death:** Auckland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q737739#P20))
- **Citizenship:** New Zealand ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q737739#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q737739#P106))
- **Political party:** New Zealand National Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q737739#P102))
- **Education:** Mount Albert Grammar School; Mount Albert Primary School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q737739#P69))
- **Spouse:** Thea Muldoon ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q737739#P26))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of New Zealand (12 December 1975 – 26 July 1984); Minister of Finance (12 December 1975 – 26 July 1984); Leader of the Opposition (4 July 1974 – 12 December 1975); Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand (9 February 1972 – 8 December 1972); Minister of Finance (4 March 1967 – 8 December 1972); Member of the New Zealand Parliament; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q737739#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George; Companion of Honour ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q737739#P166))

## Questions

**When was Robert Muldoon born?**  
Robert Muldoon was born on 25 September 1921 in Auckland.

**What positions has Robert Muldoon held?**  
Positions held by Robert Muldoon include: Prime Minister of New Zealand (1975–1984); Minister of Finance (1975–1984); Leader of the Opposition (1974–1975); Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand (1972–1972); Minister of Finance (1967–1972).

**Where did Robert Muldoon study?**  
Robert Muldoon was educated at Mount Albert Grammar School, Mount Albert Primary School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Robert Muldoon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Muldoon) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q737739](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q737739) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Muldoon 26 June 1969.jpg by McCready_Muldoon_Shaw_1969.jpg : Courtesy of Horowhenua Historical Society inc, Levin, New Zealand derivative work: SimonLyall ( talk ) (CC BY-SA 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Muldoon_26_June_1969.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Robert Muldoon, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Muldoon 26 June 1969.jpg — McCready_Muldoon_Shaw_1969.jpg : Courtesy of Horowhenua Historical Society inc, Levin, New Zealand derivative work: SimonLyall ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0.

## Cite this page

"Robert Muldoon". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/robert-muldoon. Retrieved 6 November 2026.