Gough Whitlam

Australian politician, 21st Prime Minister of Australia (1916–2014)
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Gough Whitlam

Summary

Gough Whitlam is a human[1]. Born in his birthplace[2], he… he was born on July 11, 1916[3]. He died in Sydney[4]. He died on October 21, 2014[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], barrister[8], minister[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,690 views/month, #6,224 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gough Whitlam's birthplace[2], Gough Whitlam…
  • Born in Melbourne[12], Gough Whitlam…
  • Born in Australia[13], Gough Whitlam…
  • Gough Whitlam passed away in Sydney[4].
  • Gough Whitlam was born on July 11, 1916[3].
  • Gough Whitlam died on October 21, 2014[5].
  • Gough Whitlam's father was Fred Whitlam[14].
  • Gough Whitlam's mother was Martha Maddocks[15].
  • Gough Whitlam was married to Margaret Whitlam[16].
  • A child of Gough Whitlam was Nicholas Whitlam[17].
  • A child of Gough Whitlam was Tony Whitlam[18].
  • Gough Whitlam held citizenship in Australia[19].
  • English was Gough Whitlam's native language[20].
  • Gough Whitlam's professions included politician[6].
  • Gough Whitlam's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Gough Whitlam worked as a barrister[8].
  • Gough Whitlam's professions included minister[9].
  • Gough Whitlam's professions included jurist[10].
  • Gough Whitlam held the position of Prime Minister of Australia[21].
  • Gough Whitlam held the position of Attorney-General for Australia[22].
  • Gough Whitlam held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[23].
  • Gough Whitlam held the position of Minister for Justice[24].
  • Gough Whitlam held the position of ambassador[25].
  • Gough Whitlam held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)[26].
  • Gough Whitlam was educated at University of Sydney[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Gough Whitlam's birthplace[2], a house[28], in Australia[29]; Melbourne[12], a city[30], in Australia[31], founded in 1835[32]; and Australia[13], a Commonwealth realm[33], in Australia[34], founded in 1901[35]. He was born on July 11, 1916[3]. His father was Fred Whitlam[14]. His mother was Martha Maddocks[15]. English was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at University of Sydney[27], a public research university[36], in Australia[37], founded in 1850[38], headquartered in Sydney[39]; Telopea Park School[40], a secondary school[41], in Australia[42], founded in 1923[43]; Canberra Grammar School[44], a school[45], in Australia[46], founded in 1929[47]; and Mowbray House[48], an independent school[49], in Australia[50], founded in 1906[51].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], barrister[8], minister[9], and jurist[10]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Australia[21], a public office[52], in Australia[53], founded in 1901[54], headquartered in Parkes[55]; Attorney-General for Australia[22], a position[56], in Australia[57], founded in 1901[58]; member of the Australian House of Representatives[23], a position[59], in Australia[60]; Minister for Justice[24], a position[61], in Australia[62], founded in 1987[63]; ambassador[25], a diplomatic rank[64]; and Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)[26], a position[65], in Australia[66], founded in 1901[67].

Recognition

Awards received include Centenary Medal[68], Honorary Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu[69], Australian National Living Treasure[70], Companion of the Order of Australia[71], and Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[72].

Personal Life

Among Gough Whitlam's spouses was Margaret Whitlam[16]. Children include Nicholas Whitlam[17], an investment banker[73], b. 1945[74], of Australia[75] and Tony Whitlam[18], a politician[76], b. 1944[77], of Australia[78]. He was affiliated with the Australian Labor Party[79].

Death and Burial

Gough Whitlam died on October 21, 2014[5]. He died in Sydney[4].

Why It Matters

Gough Whitlam ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,690 views/month, #6,224 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

FAQs

Where was Gough Whitlam born?

Gough Whitlam's place of birth was Gough Whitlam's birthplace[2].

Where did Gough Whitlam die?

Gough Whitlam died in Sydney[4].

Who were Gough Whitlam's parents?

Gough Whitlam's father was Fred Whitlam[14]. Gough Whitlam's mother was Martha Maddocks[15].

Who was Gough Whitlam married to?

Gough Whitlam's spouses include Margaret Whitlam[16].

What did Gough Whitlam do for work?

Gough Whitlam worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], barrister[8], minister[9], and jurist[10].

Where did Gough Whitlam go to school?

Gough Whitlam was educated at University of Sydney[27], Telopea Park School[40], Canberra Grammar School[44], and Mowbray House[48].

What awards did Gough Whitlam receive?

Honors received include Centenary Medal[68], Honorary Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu[69], Australian National Living Treasure[70], and Companion of the Order of Australia[71].

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