Malcolm Fraser
Australian politician, 22nd Prime Minister of Australia (1930-2015).
The record
Malcolm Fraser was an Australian politician, 22nd Prime Minister of Australia. Born on 21 May 1930 in Toorak, Fraser died on 20 March 2015 in Melbourne at the age of 84.
Positions held include member of the Australian House of Representatives (1955–1983), Minister for Defence (1969–1971) and Minister for Education (1971–1972). Fraser studied at Magdalen College and The King's School, Tudor House. Honours include Companion of Honour, Companion of the Order of Australia and Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 51 languages, Malcolm Fraser is No. 14,982 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 21 May 1930, Toorak
- Died
- 20 March 2015, Melbourne (aged 84)
- Country
- Australia
- Known as
- Politician, head of government
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Liberal Party of Australia
- Education
- Magdalen College, The King's School, Tudor House
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 51
Did you know
Was 25 when first member of the Australian House of Representatives (1955).
Lived to 84.
Shares a birthday with Albrecht Dürer and Alexander Pope.
Has a Wikipedia article in 51 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1955–1983Member of the Australian House of Representatives
- 1969–1971Minister for Defence
- 1971–1972Minister for Education
- 1975–1983Prime Minister of Australia
- —Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
Connections
- FatherNeville Fraser
- SpouseTamie Fraser
Honours and works
Awards
- Companion of Honour1977
- Companion of the Order of Australia1988
- Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class
- Human Rights Medal
- Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society
- Australian National Living Treasure
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