Gough Whitlam
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Summary
Gough Whitlam was born on July 11, 1916[1], in his birthplace[2]. He died on October 21, 2014[3], in Sydney[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], barrister[7], minister[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,484 views/month, #6,224 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Melbourne[11], Australia[12]
- Father: Fred Whitlam[13]
- Mother: Martha Maddocks[14]
- Spouse: Margaret Whitlam[15]
- Child: Nicholas Whitlam[16], Tony Whitlam[17]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[18]
- Native language: English[19]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Australia[20], Attorney-General for Australia[21], member of the Australian House of Representatives[22], Minister for Justice[23], ambassador[24], Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)[25], Treasurer of Australia[26]
- Educated at: University of Sydney[27], Telopea Park School[28], Canberra Grammar School[29], Mowbray House[30]
- Award received: Centenary Medal[31], Honorary Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu[32], Australian National Living Treasure[33], Companion of the Order of Australia[34], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[35]
- Member of: Australian Academy of the Humanities[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of political party: Australian Labor Party[38]
- Military branch: Royal Australian Air Force[39]
- Commons category: Gough Whitlam[40]
- Military, police or special rank: flight lieutenant[41]
- Archives at: Whitlam Institute[42]
- Participated in conflict: Vietnam War[43], World War II[44]
- Family name: Whitlam[45]
- Given name: Gough[46], Edward[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gough Whitlam[48]
- Work location: Canberra[49]
- Depicted by: The Hon E G Whitlam[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[51]
- Birth name: Edward Gough Whitlam[52]
Why It Matters
Gough Whitlam has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Gough Whitlam born?
Gough Whitlam was born in Gough Whitlam's birthplace[2].
Where did Gough Whitlam die?
Gough Whitlam passed away in Sydney[4].
Who were Gough Whitlam's parents?
Gough Whitlam's father was Fred Whitlam[13]. Gough Whitlam's mother was Martha Maddocks[14].
Who was Gough Whitlam married to?
Gough Whitlam's spouses include Margaret Whitlam[15].
What did Gough Whitlam do for work?
Gough Whitlam worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], barrister[7], minister[8], and jurist[9].
Where did Gough Whitlam go to school?
Gough Whitlam was educated at University of Sydney[27], Telopea Park School[28], Canberra Grammar School[29], and Mowbray House[30].
What awards did Gough Whitlam receive?
Honors received include Centenary Medal[31], Honorary Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu[32], Australian National Living Treasure[33], and Companion of the Order of Australia[34].