William McMahon
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William McMahon was born on February 23, 1908, in Redfern.[1][2][3] He was educated at Sydney Law School, University of Sydney, and Abbotsholme College.
He served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1949 to 1982. He held the positions of Treasurer of Australia (1966–1969) and Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia) (1969–1971).
He was Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972. He received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George and the Companion of Honour.[4][5]
McMahon died on March 31, 1988, in Potts Point.[1][2][3] The cause of death was cancer..
William McMahon
Summary
William McMahon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Redfern[2]. He was born on February 23, 1908[3]. He passed away in Potts Point[4]. He died on March 31, 1988[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (651 views/month, #6,718 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Redfern[2], William McMahon…
- William McMahon passed away in Potts Point[4].
- William McMahon was born on February 23, 1908[3].
- William McMahon died on March 31, 1988[5].
- Among William McMahon's spouses was Sonia McMahon[9].
- A child of William McMahon was Julian McMahon[10].
- William McMahon held citizenship in Australia[11].
- William McMahon's professions included politician[6].
- William McMahon's professions included diplomat[7].
- William McMahon held the position of Prime Minister of Australia[12].
- William McMahon held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[13].
- William McMahon held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)[14].
- William McMahon held the position of Treasurer of Australia[15].
- William McMahon held the position of Minister for Defence[16].
- William McMahon held the position of Minister for Social Services[17].
- William McMahon was employed by Allens[18].
- William McMahon's education included a stint at Sydney Law School[19].
- William McMahon's education included a stint at University of Sydney[20].
- William McMahon's education included a stint at Abbotsholme College[21].
- William McMahon received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].
- William McMahon received the Companion of Honour[23].
- William McMahon is recorded as male[24].
- William McMahon's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- William McMahon was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[26].
- William McMahon's Commons category is recorded as William McMahon[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Redfern[2], William McMahon… he was born on February 23, 1908[3].
Education
Educated at Sydney Law School[19], a law school[28], in Australia[29]; University of Sydney[20], a public research university[30], in Australia[31], founded in 1850[32], headquartered in Sydney[33]; and Abbotsholme College[21], a private school[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1908[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Among William McMahon's employers was Allens[18]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Australia[12], a public office[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1901[39], headquartered in Parkes[40]; member of the Australian House of Representatives[13], a position[41], in Australia[42]; Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)[14], a position[43], in Australia[44], founded in 1901[45]; Treasurer of Australia[15], a position[46], in Australia[47], founded in 1901[48]; Minister for Defence[16], a public office[49], in Australia[50], founded in 1901[51]; and Minister for Social Services[17], a position[52], in Australia[53], founded in 1939[54].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], a grade of an order[55], in United Kingdom[56] and Companion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[57].
Personal Life
Among William McMahon's spouses was Sonia McMahon[9]. A child of him was Julian McMahon[10]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[26].
Death and Burial
William McMahon died on March 31, 1988[5]. He died in Potts Point[4]. The cause of death was cancer[58].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William McMahon include McMahon[59], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[60], in Australia[61], founded in 2009[62].
Why It Matters
William McMahon ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (651 views/month, #6,718 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
Entities named for him include McMahon[59], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[60], in Australia[61], founded in 2009[62].
FAQs
Where was William McMahon born?
William McMahon was born in Redfern[2].
Where did William McMahon die?
William McMahon passed away in Potts Point[4].
Who was William McMahon married to?
William McMahon's spouses include Sonia McMahon[9].
What did William McMahon do for work?
William McMahon worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].
Where did William McMahon go to school?
William McMahon was educated at Sydney Law School[19], University of Sydney[20], and Abbotsholme College[21].
What awards did William McMahon receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22] and Companion of Honour[23].