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].