Robert Menzies
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Summary
Robert Menzies was born on December 20, 1894[1], in Jeparit[2]. He died on May 15, 1978[3], in Melbourne[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], lawyer[7], and preface author[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,756 views/month, #6,257 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Melbourne General Cemetery[10]
- Father: James Menzies[11]
- Mother: Kate Sampson[12]
- Spouse: Pattie Menzies[13]
- Child: Heather Henderson[14]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[15]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Australia[16], Attorney-General for Australia[17], member of the Australian House of Representatives[18], Deputy Premier of Victoria[19], Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)[20], Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly[21], Member of the Victorian Legislative Council[22], Treasurer of Australia[23], Minister for Defence[24], Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[25]
- Educated at: Grenville College[26], Melbourne Law School[27], Wesley College[28]
- Award received: Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[29], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[30], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[31], Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[32], Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities[33], Order of the Thistle[34], Companion of Honour[35], King George V Silver Jubilee Medal[36], King George VI Coronation Medal[37], Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal[38], Knight of the Order of Australia[39], honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons[40]
- Member of: Royal Society[41], Australian Academy of Science[42], Australian Academy of the Humanities[43]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Member of political party: Nationalist Party of Australia[46], United Australia Party[47], Liberal Party of Australia[48]
- Commons category: Robert Menzies[49]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[50]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[51]
- Residence: Malvern[52]
- Participated in conflict: Vietnam War[53]
- Family name: Menzies[54]
- Given name: Robert[55], Gordon[56]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert Menzies[57]
- Work location: Canberra[58]
- Manner of death: natural causes[59]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Menzies include Menzies[60], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[61], in Australia[62], founded in 1984[63].
Why It Matters
Robert Menzies has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
Entities named for him include Menzies[60], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[61], in Australia[62], founded in 1984[63].
FAQs
Where was Robert Menzies born?
Robert Menzies was born in 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[11]. Robert Menzies's mother was Kate Sampson[12].
Who was Robert Menzies married to?
Robert Menzies's spouses include Pattie Menzies[13].
What did Robert Menzies do for work?
Robert Menzies worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], lawyer[7], and preface author[8].
Where did Robert Menzies go to school?
Robert Menzies was educated at Grenville College[26], Melbourne Law School[27], and Wesley College[28].
What awards did Robert Menzies receive?
Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[29], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[30], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[31], and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[32].