Peter Garrett

Australian musician, activist, and former politician
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Peter Garrett

Summary

Peter Garrett is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sydney[2]. He was born on April 16, 1953[3]. He worked as a singer[4], politician[5], peace activist[6], human rights defender[7], and environmentalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,106 views/month, #6,577 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sydney[2], Peter Garrett…
  • Peter Garrett was born on April 16, 1953[3].
  • Peter Garrett was born on April 19, 1953[10].
  • Peter Garrett held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • Peter Garrett worked as a singer[4].
  • Peter Garrett's professions included politician[5].
  • Peter Garrett's professions included peace activist[6].
  • Peter Garrett's professions included human rights defender[7].
  • Peter Garrett worked as an environmentalist[8].
  • Peter Garrett's education included a stint at Australian National University[12].
  • Peter Garrett was educated at University of New South Wales Law School[13].
  • Peter Garrett's education included a stint at UNSW Faculty of Law[14].
  • Peter Garrett received the Australian National Living Treasure[15].
  • Peter Garrett received the Member of the Order of Australia[16].
  • Peter Garrett is recorded as male[17].
  • Peter Garrett's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Peter Garrett was affiliated with the Australian Labor Party[19].
  • Peter Garrett's Commons category is recorded as Peter Garrett[20].
  • Peter Garrett's residence is recorded as Randwick[21].
  • Peter Garrett's family name is recorded as Q21487489[22].
  • Peter Garrett's given name is recorded as Peter[23].
  • Peter Garrett's official website is recorded as http://petergarrett.com.au/[24].
  • Peter Garrett's work location is recorded as Canberra[25].
  • Peter Garrett's relative is recorded as Maude Garrett[26].
  • Peter Garrett's instrument is recorded as voice[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Garrett's place of birth was Sydney[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 16, 1953[3] and April 19, 1953[10].

Education

Educated at Australian National University[12], a public university[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1946[30], headquartered in Canberra[31]; University of New South Wales Law School[13], a law school[32], in Australia[33]; and UNSW Faculty of Law[14], a faculty[34], in Australia[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4], politician[5], peace activist[6], human rights defender[7], and environmentalist[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Australian National Living Treasure[15], an award[36], in Australia[37] and Member of the Order of Australia[16], a grade of an order[38], in Australia[39].

Personal Life

Peter Garrett was affiliated with the Australian Labor Party[19].

Why It Matters

Peter Garrett ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,106 views/month, #6,577 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Peter Garrett born?

Born in Sydney[2], Peter Garrett…

What did Peter Garrett do for work?

Peter Garrett worked as singer[4], politician[5], peace activist[6], human rights defender[7], and environmentalist[8].

Where did Peter Garrett go to school?

Peter Garrett was educated at Australian National University[12], University of New South Wales Law School[13], and UNSW Faculty of Law[14].

What awards did Peter Garrett receive?

Honors received include Australian National Living Treasure[15] and Member of the Order of Australia[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Australian honours system. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation singer, politician, peace activist +2
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  2. 8d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Relative Maude Garrett
    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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