Keith Holyoake

Viceroy, Prime Minister of New Zealand, politician (1904-1983)
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Keith Holyoake
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Keith Holyoake

Summary

Keith Holyoake is a human[1]. He was born in Pahiatua[2]. He was born on +1904-02-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Wellington[4]. He died on +1983-12-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and farmer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Keith Holyoake was born in Pahiatua[2].
  • Keith Holyoake passed away in Wellington[4].
  • Keith Holyoake was born on +1904-02-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Keith Holyoake died on +1983-12-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Keith Holyoake's father was Henry Victor Holyoake[10].
  • Keith Holyoake's mother was Esther Eves[11].
  • Keith Holyoake was married to Norma Holyoake[12].
  • Keith Holyoake held citizenship in New Zealand[13].
  • Keith Holyoake worked as a politician[6].
  • Keith Holyoake worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Keith Holyoake's professions included farmer[8].
  • Keith Holyoake held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[14].
  • Keith Holyoake held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[15].
  • Keith Holyoake held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[16].
  • Keith Holyoake held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand[17].
  • Keith Holyoake held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Keith Holyoake held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[19].
  • Keith Holyoake received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • Keith Holyoake received the Order of the Garter[21].
  • Keith Holyoake received the Companion of Honour[22].
  • Keith Holyoake received the Companion of the Queen's Service Order[23].
  • Keith Holyoake received the Order of Saint John[24].
  • Keith Holyoake received the honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[25].
  • Keith Holyoake's image is recorded as Statue of Keith Holyoake, Wellington, 2016-01-25.jpg[26].
  • Keith Holyoake is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Pahiatua[2], Keith Holyoake… he was born on +1904-02-11T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Henry Victor Holyoake[10]. His mother was Esther Eves[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and farmer[8]. Positions held include Governor-General of New Zealand[14], a position[28], in New Zealand[29], founded in 1841[30]; Member of the New Zealand Parliament[15], a position[31], in New Zealand[32]; Prime Minister of New Zealand[16], a public office[33], in New Zealand[34], founded in 1856[35]; Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand[17], a position[36], in New Zealand[37], founded in 1954[38]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and Minister of Agriculture[41], a position[42], in New Zealand[43], founded in 1889[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Order of the Garter[21], an order of chivalry[47], in Kingdom of England[48], founded in 1348[49]; Companion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[50]; Companion of the Queen's Service Order[23], a grade of an order[51], in New Zealand[52]; Order of Saint John[24], an order of chivalry[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1888[55]; and honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[25], an award[56], in New Zealand[57].

Personal Life

Among Keith Holyoake's spouses was Norma Holyoake[12]. Political affiliations include New Zealand Reform Party[58], a political party[59], in New Zealand[60], founded in 1909[61] and New Zealand National Party[62], a political party[63], in New Zealand[64], founded in 1936[65], headquartered in Thorndon[66].

Death and Burial

Keith Holyoake died on +1983-12-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Wellington[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Keith Holyoake include Holyoake Range[67], a mountain range[68].

Why It Matters

Keith Holyoake ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

Entities named for him include Holyoake Range[67], a mountain range[68].

FAQs

Where was Keith Holyoake born?

Born in Pahiatua[2], Keith Holyoake…

Where did Keith Holyoake die?

Keith Holyoake passed away in Wellington[4].

Who were Keith Holyoake's parents?

Keith Holyoake's father was Henry Victor Holyoake[10]. Keith Holyoake's mother was Esther Eves[11].

Who was Keith Holyoake married to?

Keith Holyoake's spouses include Norma Holyoake[12].

What did Keith Holyoake do for work?

Keith Holyoake worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and farmer[8].

What awards did Keith Holyoake receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], Order of the Garter[21], Companion of Honour[22], and Companion of the Queen's Service Order[23].

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