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David Lange

Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989 · New Zealand · Politicians · Lived 1942 to 2005 · aged 63

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David Russell Lange was a New Zealand politician who served as the 32nd prime minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. A member of the New Zealand Labour Party, Lange was also the minister of Education and the minister of Foreign Affairs alongside his term as prime minister.

A life in dates

2005Died13 August 20052003Order of New ZealandAwardRight Livelihood AwardAward1989Companion of HonourAward1942Born4 August 1942

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Lange in 1980Lange in 1980Lange addresses the Foreign Policy Association in New York City, 1984. His stand against nuclear weapons attracted international attention.Lange addresses the Foreign Policy Association in New York City, 1984. His stand against nuclear weapons attracted international attention.Rainbow Warrior in Auckland, 1985Rainbow Warrior in Auckland, 1985The governor-general's letter accepting Lange's resignationThe governor-general's letter accepting Lange's resignationLange partaking in a motor raceLange partaking in a motor race

Awards

Order of New Zealand2003
Right Livelihood Award2003
Companion of Honour1989
New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal

In their orbit

Spouse: Naomi Lange

About this person

David Russell Lange was a New Zealand politician who served as the 32nd prime minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. A member of the New Zealand Labour Party, Lange was also the minister of Education and the minister of Foreign Affairs alongside his term as prime minister. He was also the attorney-general of New Zealand from 1989 to 1990.

Country
New Zealand
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2005 · aged 63

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