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William McMahon

Australian politician, 20th Prime Minister of Australia (1908-1988) · Australia · Politicians · Died at 80

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Sir William McMahon was an Australian politician who served as the 20th prime minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972. He held office as the leader of the Liberal Party of Australia, and previously held various ministerial positions from 1951 to 1971, the longest continuous service in Australian history.

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McMahon in 1950, as a newly elected backbencherMcMahon in 1950, as a newly elected backbencherMcMahon in 1963McMahon in 1963McMahon with Prime Minister John Gorton shortly after McMahon's unsuccessful leadership challenge in 1969McMahon with Prime Minister John Gorton shortly after McMahon's unsuccessful leadership challenge in 1969McMahon in 1971McMahon in 1971McMahon visiting US President Richard Nixon at the White House in 1971McMahon visiting US President Richard Nixon at the White House in 1971McMahon confronted by reporters in 1972McMahon confronted by reporters in 1972

Awards

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George1977
Companion of Honour1972

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Country
Australia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1988 · aged 80

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