Peter Reith

Australian politician (1950–2022)
Person human Q7176566
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Peter Reith

Summary

Peter Reith is a human[1]. Born in Melbourne[2], he… he was born on July 15, 1950[3]. He died on November 8, 2022[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Peter Reith was born in Melbourne[2].
  • Peter Reith was born on July 15, 1950[3].
  • Peter Reith died on November 8, 2022[4].
  • Peter Reith held citizenship in Australia[8].
  • Peter Reith's professions included politician[5].
  • Peter Reith's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Peter Reith held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[9].
  • Peter Reith held the position of Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations[10].
  • Peter Reith held the position of Minister for Defence[11].
  • Peter Reith was educated at Monash University Faculty of Law[12].
  • Peter Reith's education included a stint at Brighton Grammar School[13].
  • Peter Reith's education included a stint at Monash University Faculty of Business and Economics[14].
  • Peter Reith received the Member of the Order of Australia[15].
  • Peter Reith is recorded as male[16].
  • Peter Reith's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Peter Reith was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[18].
  • Peter Reith's Commons category is recorded as Peter Reith[19].
  • The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[20].
  • Peter Reith's family name is recorded as Reith[21].
  • Peter Reith's given name is recorded as Peter[22].
  • Peter Reith's work location is recorded as Canberra[23].
  • Peter Reith's medical condition is recorded as Alzheimer's disease[24].
  • Peter Reith's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Peter Reith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Peter Reith's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Peter Reith'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter Reith was born in Melbourne[2]. He was born on July 15, 1950[3].

Education

Educated at Monash University Faculty of Law[12], a law school[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1963[30]; Brighton Grammar School[13], a high school[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1882[33], headquartered in Brighton[34]; and Monash University Faculty of Business and Economics[14], a business school[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1958[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and lawyer[6]. Positions held include member of the Australian House of Representatives[9], a position[38], in Australia[39]; Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations[10], a position[40], in Australia[41]; and Minister for Defence[11], a public office[42], in Australia[43], founded in 1901[44].

Recognition

Peter Reith received the Member of the Order of Australia[15].

Personal Life

Peter Reith was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[18].

Death and Burial

Peter Reith died on November 8, 2022[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[20].

Why It Matters

Peter Reith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Peter Reith born?

Peter Reith's place of birth was Melbourne[2].

What did Peter Reith do for work?

Peter Reith worked as politician[5] and lawyer[6].

Where did Peter Reith go to school?

Peter Reith was educated at Monash University Faculty of Law[12], Brighton Grammar School[13], and Monash University Faculty of Business and Economics[14].

What awards did Peter Reith receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of Australia[15].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Australian honours system. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . abc.net.au. abc.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . 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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  2. 8d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
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    Given name Peter
    Manner of death natural causes
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