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Harold Holt

Australian politician, 17th Prime Minister of Australia (1908-1967) · Australia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 59

Harold Edward Holt was an Australian politician who served as the 17th prime minister of Australia from 1966 until his disappearance and presumed death in 1967.

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Order of the Companions of Honour

About this person

He held office as leader of the Liberal Party of Australia and held various ministerial positions from 1949 to 1966 in the governments of Robert Menzies and Arthur Fadden.

Country
Australia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1967 · aged 59