Alexander Downer

Australian politician (born 1951)
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Alexander Downer

Summary

Alexander Downer is a human[1]. He was born in Adelaide[2]. He was born on September 9, 1951[3]. He worked as an economist[4], diplomat[5], politician[6], and political adviser[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (293 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Adelaide[2], Alexander Downer…
  • Alexander Downer was born on September 9, 1951[3].
  • Alexander Downer's father was Alick Downer[9].
  • Alexander Downer's mother was Mary Downer[10].
  • Alexander Downer was married to Nicky Downer[11].
  • A child of Alexander Downer was Georgina Downer[12].
  • Alexander Downer held citizenship in Australia[13].
  • English was Alexander Downer's native language[14].
  • Alexander Downer's professions included economist[4].
  • Alexander Downer worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Alexander Downer's professions included politician[6].
  • Alexander Downer worked as a political adviser[7].
  • Among Alexander Downer's employers was United Nations[15].
  • Alexander Downer was employed by Bank of New South Wales[16].
  • Among Alexander Downer's employers was Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade[17].
  • Among Alexander Downer's employers was Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry[18].
  • Among Alexander Downer's employers was Malcolm Fraser[19].
  • Alexander Downer was employed by Andrew Peacock[20].
  • Alexander Downer was educated at Newcastle University[21].
  • Alexander Downer's education included a stint at Radley College[22].
  • Alexander Downer was educated at Geelong Grammar School[23].
  • Alexander Downer's education included a stint at Newcastle University[24].
  • Alexander Downer received the Centenary Medal[25].
  • Alexander Downer received the Companion of the Order of Australia[26].
  • Alexander Downer was a member of Adelaide Club[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Adelaide[2], Alexander Downer… he was born on September 9, 1951[3]. His father was Alick Downer[9]. His mother was Mary Downer[10]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Newcastle University[21], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1963[30], headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne[31]; Radley College[22], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1847[34]; and Geelong Grammar School[23], a boarding school[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1855[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[4], diplomat[5], politician[6], and political adviser[7]. Employers include United Nations[15], an intergovernmental organization[38], in United States[39], founded in 1945[40], headquartered in New York City[41]; Bank of New South Wales[16], a company[42], in Australia[43], founded in 1817[44]; Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade[17], a foreign affairs ministry[45], in Australia[46], founded in 1987[47], headquartered in Canberra[48]; Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry[18], an organization[49], in Australia[50], founded in 1992[51], headquartered in Canberra[52]; Malcolm Fraser[19], a politician[53], 1930–2015[54], of Australia[55], awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[56]; and Andrew Peacock[20], a diplomat[57], 1939–2021[58], of Australia[59], awarded the Centenary Medal[60].

Recognition

Awards received include Centenary Medal[25], a medallion[61], in Australia[62], founded in 2001[63] and Companion of the Order of Australia[26].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Downer's spouses was Nicky Downer[11]. A child of him was Georgina Downer[12]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[64]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[65].

Why It Matters

Alexander Downer ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (293 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Downer born?

Born in Adelaide[2], Alexander Downer…

Who were Alexander Downer's parents?

Alexander Downer's father was Alick Downer[9]. Alexander Downer's mother was Mary Downer[10].

Who was Alexander Downer married to?

Alexander Downer's spouses include Nicky Downer[11].

What did Alexander Downer do for work?

Alexander Downer worked as economist[4], diplomat[5], politician[6], and political adviser[7].

Where did Alexander Downer go to school?

Alexander Downer was educated at Newcastle University[21], Radley College[22], Geelong Grammar School[23], and Newcastle University[24].

What awards did Alexander Downer receive?

Honors received include Centenary Medal[25] and Companion of the Order of Australia[26].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Family Downer family
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    Writing language English
    Given name Alexander, John, Gosse
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