John Kerr

Governor-General of Australia (1914–1991)

  • Fame53.8
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Lived 1914–1991, aged 77Australia
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    22 languages
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  • Era
    1914–1991
    Aged 77
  • Awards
    5
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Updated 2026-06-13

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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