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Doug Anthony

Australian politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia (1929-2020) · Australia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 90

John Douglas Anthony was an Australian politician. He served as leader of the National Party of Australia from 1971 to 1984 and was the second and longest-serving deputy prime minister, holding the position under John Gorton (1971), William McMahon (1971-1972) and Malcolm Fraser (1975-1983).

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2020Died20 December 20202003Companion of the Order of AustraliaAward2001Centenary MedalAward1983Honorary Doctor of Victoria University of WellingtonAward1981Companion of HonourAward1929Born31 December 1929

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Companion of the Order of Australia2003
Centenary Medal2001
Honorary Doctor of Victoria University of Wellington1983
Companion of Honour1981
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering

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Country
Australia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2020 · aged 90