Andrew Fisher
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He served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1908 to 1909 , and was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1899 to 1901 . Fisher later became a member of the Australian House of Representatives, serving from 1901 to 1915 , and held the position of Treasurer of Australia from 1914 to 1915 .
Fisher was buried at Hampstead Cemetery .
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hampstead Cemetery[9]
- Father: Robert Fisher[10]
- Mother: Jane Garvin[11]
- Spouse: Margaret Fisher[12]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[13]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Australia[14], Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly[15], member of the Australian House of Representatives[16], Treasurer of Australia[17], Minister for Trade and Tourism[18], Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom[19]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of political party: Australian Labor Party[22]
- Commons category: Andrew Fisher[23]
- Family name: Fisher[24]
- Given name: Andrew[25]
- Work location: Canberra[26]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Name in native language: Andrew Fisher[29]
- Different from: Andrew Fisher[30]
- Candidacy in election: 1914 Australian federal election[31], 1910 Australian federal election[32]
- Copyright representative: reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[33]
- Writing language: English[34]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[35]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Andrew Fisher include Fisher[36], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1949[39].
Why It Matters
Andrew Fisher has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include Fisher[36], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1949[39].
FAQs
Where was Andrew Fisher born?
Andrew Fisher's place of birth was Crosshouse[2].
Where did Andrew Fisher die?
Andrew Fisher passed away in West Hampstead[4].
Who were Andrew Fisher's parents?
Andrew Fisher's father was Robert Fisher[10]. Andrew Fisher's mother was Jane Garvin[11].
Who was Andrew Fisher married to?
Andrew Fisher's spouses include Margaret Fisher[12].
What did Andrew Fisher do for work?
Andrew Fisher worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and trade unionist[7].