John Kerr

Governor-General of Australia (1914-1991) · Australia · Politicians · Died at 76

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Sir John Robert Kerr was an Australian barrister and judge who served as the 18th governor-general of Australia, in office from 1974 to 1977.

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Kerr in 1965

Kerr (third from right) seated next to Gough Whitlam at a 1966 Law Association for Asia and the Western Pacific conference

Awards

Knight of the Order of Australia1976

Companion of the Order of Australia1975

Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George

Knight Bachelor

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Spouse Anne Kerr, Lady Kerr

Spouse Alison Kerr, Lady Kerr

About this person

Sir John Robert Kerr was an Australian barrister and judge who served as the 18th governor-general of Australia, in office from 1974 to 1977. He is primarily known for his involvement in the 1975 constitutional crisis, which culminated in the dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and the appointment of Malcolm Fraser as caretaker prime minister.

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Australia

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