Robert Menzies
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Robert Menzies
Summary
Robert Menzies is a human[1]. Born in Jeparit[2], he… he was born on December 20, 1894[3]. He died in Melbourne[4]. He died on May 15, 1978[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], and preface author[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,735 views/month, #6,257 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Robert Menzies's place of birth was Jeparit[2].
- Robert Menzies passed away in Melbourne[4].
- Robert Menzies was born on December 20, 1894[3].
- Robert Menzies died on May 15, 1978[5].
- Robert Menzies is buried at Melbourne General Cemetery[11].
- Robert Menzies's father was James Menzies[12].
- Robert Menzies's mother was Kate Sampson[13].
- Robert Menzies was married to Pattie Menzies[14].
- A child of Robert Menzies was Heather Henderson[15].
- Robert Menzies held citizenship in Australia[16].
- Robert Menzies's professions included politician[6].
- Robert Menzies's professions included diplomat[7].
- Robert Menzies worked as a lawyer[8].
- Robert Menzies worked as a preface author[9].
- Robert Menzies held the position of Prime Minister of Australia[17].
- Robert Menzies held the position of Attorney-General for Australia[18].
- Robert Menzies held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[19].
- Robert Menzies held the position of Deputy Premier of Victoria[20].
- Robert Menzies held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)[21].
- Robert Menzies held the position of Prime Minister of Australia[22].
- Robert Menzies's education included a stint at Grenville College[23].
- Robert Menzies's education included a stint at Melbourne Law School[24].
- Robert Menzies was educated at Wesley College[25].
- Robert Menzies received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[26].
- Robert Menzies received the Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[27].
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Origins and Family
Robert Menzies was born in Jeparit[2]. He was born on December 20, 1894[3]. His father was James Menzies[12]. His mother was Kate Sampson[13].
Education
Educated at Grenville College[23]; Melbourne Law School[24], a law school[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1857[30]; and Wesley College[25], a high school[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1866[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], and preface author[9]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Australia[17], a public office[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1901[36], headquartered in Parkes[37]; Attorney-General for Australia[18], a position[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1901[40]; member of the Australian House of Representatives[19], a position[41], in Australia[42]; Deputy Premier of Victoria[20], a position[43], in Australia[44], founded in 1932[45]; Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)[21], a position[46], in Australia[47], founded in 1901[48]; and Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[49].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[26], a grade of an order[50], in Japan[51], founded in 1875[52]; Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[27]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[53]; Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[54]; Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities[55]; and Order of the Thistle[56].
Personal Life
Among Robert Menzies's spouses was Pattie Menzies[14]. A child of him was Heather Henderson[15]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[57]. Political affiliations include Nationalist Party of Australia[58], a political party[59], in Australia[60], founded in 1917[61]; United Australia Party[62], a political party[63], in Australia[64], founded in 1931[65], headquartered in Sydney Central Business District[66]; and Liberal Party of Australia[67], a political party[68], in Australia[69], founded in 1945[70], headquartered in Canberra[71].
Death and Burial
Robert Menzies died on May 15, 1978[5]. He passed away in Melbourne[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[72]. He is buried at Melbourne General Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Menzies include Menzies[73], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[74], in Australia[75], founded in 1984[76].
Why It Matters
Robert Menzies ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,735 views/month, #6,257 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
Entities named for him include Menzies[73], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[74], in Australia[75], founded in 1984[76].
FAQs
Where was Robert Menzies born?
Robert Menzies's place of birth was Jeparit[2].
Where did Robert Menzies die?
Robert Menzies died in Melbourne[4].
Who were Robert Menzies's parents?
Robert Menzies's father was James Menzies[12]. Robert Menzies's mother was Kate Sampson[13].
Who was Robert Menzies married to?
Robert Menzies's spouses include Pattie Menzies[14].
What did Robert Menzies do for work?
Robert Menzies worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], and preface author[9].
Where did Robert Menzies go to school?
Robert Menzies was educated at Grenville College[23], Melbourne Law School[24], and Wesley College[25].
What awards did Robert Menzies receive?
Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[26], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[27], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[53], and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[54].