Arthur Fadden

Australian politician, 13th Prime Minister of Australia (1894-1973)
Person human Q23369
Arthur Fadden
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Arthur Fadden

Summary

Arthur Fadden is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ingham[2]. He was born on April 13, 1894[3]. He died in Brisbane[4]. He died on April 21, 1973[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and accountant[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (268 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Fadden's place of birth was Ingham[2].
  • Arthur Fadden died in Brisbane[4].
  • Arthur Fadden was born on April 13, 1894[3].
  • Arthur Fadden died on April 21, 1973[5].
  • Arthur Fadden is buried at Mount Thompson Crematorium[9].
  • Among Arthur Fadden's spouses was Ilma Fadden[10].
  • Arthur Fadden held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • Arthur Fadden's professions included politician[6].
  • Arthur Fadden worked as an accountant[7].
  • Arthur Fadden held the position of Prime Minister of Australia[12].
  • Arthur Fadden held the position of Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly[13].
  • Arthur Fadden held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[14].
  • Arthur Fadden held the position of Treasurer of Australia[15].
  • Arthur Fadden held the position of Minister for Infrastructure and Transport[16].
  • Arthur Fadden held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[17].
  • Arthur Fadden received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Arthur Fadden received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • Arthur Fadden's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[20].
  • Arthur Fadden is recorded as male[21].
  • Arthur Fadden's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Arthur Fadden was affiliated with the National Party of Australia[23].
  • Arthur Fadden's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Fadden[24].
  • Arthur Fadden's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[25].
  • Arthur Fadden's family name is recorded as Fadden[26].
  • Arthur Fadden's given name is recorded as Arthur[27].

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Origins and Family

Arthur Fadden was born in Ingham[2]. He was born on April 13, 1894[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and accountant[7]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Australia[12], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1901[30], headquartered in Parkes[31]; Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly[13]; member of the Australian House of Representatives[14], a position[32], in Australia[33]; Treasurer of Australia[15], a position[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1901[36]; and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport[16], a position[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1928[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43].

Personal Life

Arthur Fadden was married to Ilma Fadden[10]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[20]. He was affiliated with the National Party of Australia[23].

Death and Burial

Arthur Fadden died on April 21, 1973[5]. He died in Brisbane[4]. He is buried at Mount Thompson Crematorium[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Arthur Fadden include Fadden[44], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[45], in Australia[46], founded in 1977[47].

Why It Matters

Arthur Fadden ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (268 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Fadden[44], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[45], in Australia[46], founded in 1977[47].

FAQs

Where was Arthur Fadden born?

Arthur Fadden's place of birth was Ingham[2].

Where did Arthur Fadden die?

Arthur Fadden passed away in Brisbane[4].

Who was Arthur Fadden married to?

Arthur Fadden's spouses include Ilma Fadden[10].

What did Arthur Fadden do for work?

Arthur Fadden worked as politician[6] and accountant[7].

What awards did Arthur Fadden receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[18] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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