John Bannon

Australian politician (1943-2015)
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John Bannon

Summary

John Bannon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bendigo[2]. He was born on May 7, 1943[3]. He died in Adelaide[4]. He died on December 13, 2015[5]. He worked as a politician[6], historian[7], and trade unionist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Bannon was born in Bendigo[2].
  • John Bannon passed away in Adelaide[4].
  • John Bannon was born on May 7, 1943[3].
  • John Bannon died on December 13, 2015[5].
  • Among John Bannon's spouses was Robyn Layton[10].
  • John Bannon held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • English was John Bannon's native language[12].
  • John Bannon worked as a politician[6].
  • John Bannon's professions included historian[7].
  • John Bannon's professions included trade unionist[8].
  • John Bannon held the position of Premier of South Australia[13].
  • John Bannon held the position of Minister assisting the Minister of Ethnic Affairs[14].
  • John Bannon held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[15].
  • John Bannon held the position of Minister for Local Government[16].
  • John Bannon held the position of Minister of Recreation and Sport[17].
  • John Bannon held the position of Leader of the Opposition[18].
  • John Bannon was employed by Flinders University[19].
  • John Bannon was employed by Adelaide Law School[20].
  • John Bannon was employed by Australian Workers' Union[21].
  • Among John Bannon's employers was University of Adelaide[22].
  • John Bannon was educated at University of Adelaide[23].
  • John Bannon was educated at University of Adelaide[24].
  • John Bannon's education included a stint at Flinders University[25].
  • John Bannon's education included a stint at St Peter's College[26].
  • John Bannon was educated at Unley High School[27].

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Origins and Family

John Bannon was born in Bendigo[2]. He was born on May 7, 1943[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at University of Adelaide[23], a public university[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1874[30], headquartered in Mitchell Building[31]; Flinders University[25], a public university[32], in Australia[33], founded in 1966[34]; St Peter's College[26], a boys' high school[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1847[37]; Unley High School[27], a secondary school[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1910[40], headquartered in Netherby[41]; and St. Mark's College[42], a residential college[43], in Australia[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], historian[7], and trade unionist[8]. Employers include Flinders University[19], a public university[45], in Australia[46], founded in 1966[47]; Adelaide Law School[20], a law school[48], in Australia[49], founded in 1883[50], headquartered in Ligertwood Building[51]; Australian Workers' Union[21], a labor union[52], in Australia[53], founded in 1894[54], headquartered in Sydney[55]; and University of Adelaide[22]. Positions held include Premier of South Australia[13], a public office[56], in Australia[57], founded in 1856[58]; Minister assisting the Minister of Ethnic Affairs[14]; Member of the South Australian House of Assembly[15]; Minister for Local Government[16], a public office[59], in Australia[60]; Minister of Recreation and Sport[17]; and Leader of the Opposition[18], a public office[61], in Australia[62], founded in 1884[63].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Bannon is Supreme Federalist[64].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Australia[65] and Centenary Medal[66].

Personal Life

John Bannon was married to Robyn Layton[10]. He was affiliated with the Australian Labor Party (South Australian Branch)[67].

Death and Burial

John Bannon died on December 13, 2015[5]. He died in Adelaide[4].

Why It Matters

John Bannon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was John Bannon born?

John Bannon's place of birth was Bendigo[2].

Where did John Bannon die?

John Bannon passed away in Adelaide[4].

Who was John Bannon married to?

John Bannon's spouses include Robyn Layton[10].

What did John Bannon do for work?

John Bannon worked as politician[6], historian[7], and trade unionist[8].

Where did John Bannon go to school?

John Bannon was educated at University of Adelaide[23], University of Adelaide[24], Flinders University[25], and St Peter's College[26].

What awards did John Bannon receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Australia[65] and Centenary Medal[66].

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  2. [68] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of political party Australian Labor Party (South Australian Branch)
    Employer Flinders University, Adelaide Law School, Australian Workers' Union +1
    Native language English
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