Alick Downer

Australian politician (1910–1981)
Person human Q4714124
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Alick Downer

Summary

Alick Downer is a human[1]. He was born in North Adelaide[2]. He was born on April 7, 1910[3]. He died in Barossa Valley[4]. He died on March 30, 1981[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], soldier[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in North Adelaide[2], Alick Downer…
  • Alick Downer died in Barossa Valley[4].
  • Alick Downer was born on April 7, 1910[3].
  • Alick Downer died on March 30, 1981[5].
  • Alick Downer's father was John Downer[11].
  • Alick Downer's mother was Una Stella Haslingden Russell[12].
  • Among Alick Downer's spouses was Mary Downer[13].
  • A child of Alick Downer was Alexander Downer[14].
  • Alick Downer held citizenship in Australia[15].
  • Alick Downer's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Alick Downer's professions included politician[7].
  • Alick Downer's professions included soldier[8].
  • Alick Downer worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Alick Downer held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[16].
  • Alick Downer held the position of Minister for Immigration and Border Protection of Australia[17].
  • Alick Downer held the position of Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom[18].
  • Alick Downer's education included a stint at University of Oxford[19].
  • Alick Downer was educated at Geelong Grammar School[20].
  • Alick Downer received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Alick Downer is recorded as male[22].
  • Alick Downer's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alick Downer was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[24].
  • Alick Downer's Commons category is recorded as Alick Downer[25].
  • Alick Downer's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[26].
  • Alick Downer's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[27].

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Origins and Family

Alick Downer was born in North Adelaide[2]. He was born on April 7, 1910[3]. His father was John Downer[11]. His mother was Una Stella Haslingden Russell[12].

Education

Educated at University of Oxford[19], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1096[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Geelong Grammar School[20], a boarding school[32], in Australia[33], founded in 1855[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], soldier[8], and lawyer[9]. Positions held include member of the Australian House of Representatives[16], a position[35], in Australia[36]; Minister for Immigration and Border Protection of Australia[17], a position[37], in Australia[38]; and Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom[18], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1910[41].

Recognition

Alick Downer received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

Personal Life

Among Alick Downer's spouses was Mary Downer[13]. A child of him was Alexander Downer[14]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[24].

Death and Burial

Alick Downer died on March 30, 1981[5]. He died in Barossa Valley[4].

Why It Matters

Alick Downer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Alick Downer born?

Alick Downer's place of birth was North Adelaide[2].

Where did Alick Downer die?

Alick Downer passed away in Barossa Valley[4].

Who were Alick Downer's parents?

Alick Downer's father was John Downer[11]. Alick Downer's mother was Una Stella Haslingden Russell[12].

Who was Alick Downer married to?

Alick Downer's spouses include Mary Downer[13].

What did Alick Downer do for work?

Alick Downer worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], soldier[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Alick Downer go to school?

Alick Downer was educated at University of Oxford[19] and Geelong Grammar School[20].

What awards did Alick Downer receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Australian Honours Search Facility. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, politician, soldier +1
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  2. 9d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Alexander, Russell, Alick
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    Educated at University of Oxford, Geelong Grammar School
    Member of political party Liberal Party of Australia
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