Alfred Deakin
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Alfred Deakin was born on August 3, 1856, in Melbourne[1][2][3][4][5][6] to his father, William Deakin[5]. He received his education from Melbourne Law School. He married Pattie Deakin in 1882, and they had three children: Vera Deakin White, Ivy Brookes, and Stella Deakin[5].
Throughout his career, Deakin held several prominent political positions. He served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1901 to 1913. During this time, he was the Attorney-General for Australia from 1901 to 1903, Prime Minister of Australia from 1903 to 1904, and Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia) from 1905 to 1908. He was later inducted into the Australian Media Hall of Fame[7].
Deakin died on October 7, 1919, in Melbourne[1][2][3][4][5][6] from Alzheimer's disease. He was buried at St Kilda Cemetery[8][4].
Alfred Deakin
Summary
Alfred Deakin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Melbourne[2]. He was born on August 3, 1856[3]. He passed away in Melbourne[4]. He died on October 7, 1919[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], journalist[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (529 views/month, #6,941 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Alfred Deakin was born in Melbourne[2].
- Alfred Deakin passed away in Melbourne[4].
- Alfred Deakin was born on August 3, 1856[3].
- Alfred Deakin died on October 7, 1919[5].
- Alfred Deakin is buried at St Kilda Cemetery[11].
- Alfred Deakin's father was William Deakin[12].
- Among Alfred Deakin's spouses was Pattie Deakin[13].
- A child of Alfred Deakin was Vera Deakin White[14].
- A child of Alfred Deakin was Ivy Brookes[15].
- A child of Alfred Deakin was Stella Deakin[16].
- Alfred Deakin held citizenship in Australia[17].
- Alfred Deakin worked as a politician[6].
- Alfred Deakin worked as a diplomat[7].
- Alfred Deakin worked as a journalist[8].
- Alfred Deakin's professions included poet[9].
- Alfred Deakin held the position of Prime Minister of Australia[18].
- Alfred Deakin held the position of Attorney-General for Australia[19].
- Alfred Deakin held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[20].
- Alfred Deakin held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)[21].
- Alfred Deakin held the position of Prime Minister of Australia[22].
- Alfred Deakin held the position of Prime Minister of Australia[23].
- Alfred Deakin was educated at Melbourne Law School[24].
- Alfred Deakin received the Australian Media Hall of Fame[25].
- Alfred Deakin is recorded as male[26].
- Alfred Deakin's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Alfred Deakin was born in Melbourne[2]. He was born on August 3, 1856[3]. His father was William Deakin[12].
Education
Alfred Deakin's education included a stint at Melbourne Law School[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], journalist[8], and poet[9]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Australia[18], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1901[30], headquartered in Parkes[31]; Attorney-General for Australia[19], a position[32], in Australia[33], founded in 1901[34]; member of the Australian House of Representatives[20], a position[35], in Australia[36]; Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)[21], a position[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1901[39]; and Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[40].
Recognition
Alfred Deakin received the Australian Media Hall of Fame[25].
Personal Life
Alfred Deakin was married to Pattie Deakin[13]. Children include Vera Deakin White[14], a manager[41], 1891–1978[42], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[43]; Ivy Brookes[15], a teacher[44], 1883–1970[45], of Australia[46], awarded the Victorian Honour Roll of Women[47]; and Stella Deakin[16], 1886–1976[48]. He was affiliated with the Protectionist Party[49].
Death and Burial
Alfred Deakin died on October 7, 1919[5]. He died in Melbourne[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[50]. He is buried at St Kilda Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Alfred Deakin include Deakin University[51], a public university[52], in Australia[53], founded in 1974[54], headquartered in Melbourne[55]; Deakin[56], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[57], in Australia[58], founded in 1937[59]; and Mount Deakin[60], a mountain[61].
Why It Matters
Alfred Deakin ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (529 views/month, #6,941 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include Deakin University[51], a public university[52], in Australia[53], founded in 1974[54], headquartered in Melbourne[55]; Deakin[56], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[57], in Australia[58], founded in 1937[59]; and Mount Deakin[60], a mountain[61].
FAQs
Where was Alfred Deakin born?
Alfred Deakin's place of birth was Melbourne[2].
Where did Alfred Deakin die?
Alfred Deakin passed away in Melbourne[4].
Who were Alfred Deakin's parents?
Alfred Deakin's father was William Deakin[12].
Who was Alfred Deakin married to?
Alfred Deakin's spouses include Pattie Deakin[13].
What did Alfred Deakin do for work?
Alfred Deakin worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], journalist[8], and poet[9].
Where did Alfred Deakin go to school?
Alfred Deakin was educated at Melbourne Law School[24].
What awards did Alfred Deakin receive?
Honors received include Australian Media Hall of Fame[25].