When was Walter Nash born?

Walter Nash was born on 12 February 1882 in Kidderminster.

What positions has Walter Nash held?

Positions held by Walter Nash include: Prime Minister of New Zealand (1957–1960); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1957–1960); Minister for Māori Development (1957–1960); Minister of Social Development (1938–1940); Minister of Finance (1935–1949).

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Walter Nash

New Zealand politician (1882-1968)

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Sir Walter Nash was a New Zealand politician who served as the 27th prime minister of New Zealand in the Second Labour Government from 1957 to 1960. He is noted for his long period of political service, having been associated with the New Zealand Labour Party since its creation.

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Born: 12 February 1882 wd
Place of birth: Kidderminster wd
Died: 4 June 1968 wd
Place of death: Wellington wd
Citizenship: New Zealand wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat wd
Political party: New Zealand Labour Party wd
Spouse: Lotty Nash wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of New Zealand (12 December 1957 – 12 December 1960)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (12 December 1957 – 12 December 1960)
Minister for Māori Development (12 December 1957 – 12 December 1960)
Minister of Social Development (13 December 1938 – 30 April 1940)
Minister of Finance (6 December 1935 – 13 December 1949)
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
Leader of the Opposition
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Companion of Honour
honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington (1963)

Questions

When was Walter Nash born?: Walter Nash was born on 12 February 1882 in Kidderminster.
What positions has Walter Nash held?: Positions held by Walter Nash include: Prime Minister of New Zealand (1957–1960); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1957–1960); Minister for Māori Development (1957–1960); Minister of Social Development (1938–1940); Minister of Finance (1935–1949).

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