Harold Holt
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Summary
Harold Holt was born on August 5, 1908[1], in Stanmore[2]. He died on December 19, 1967[3], in Cheviot Beach[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,902 views/month, #5,850 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Melbourne General Cemetery[8]
- Spouse: Zara Bate[9]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[10]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Australia[11], member of the Australian House of Representatives[12], Treasurer of Australia[13], Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations[14], Minister for Industry and Innovation[15], Minister for Immigration and Border Protection of Australia[16], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17]
- Educated at: Melbourne Law School[18], Wesley College[19], Queen's College[20], Abbotsholme College[21]
- Award received: Order of the Companions of Honour[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party of Australia[24]
- Commons category: Harold Holt[25]
- Cause of death: drowning[26]
- Participated in conflict: Vietnam War[27]
- Family name: Holt[28]
- Given name: Harold[29]
- Date of disappearance: December 17, 1967[30]
- Significant event: disappearance of Harold Holt[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Harold Holt[32]
- Work location: Canberra[33]
- Relative: Vera Pearce[34]
- Manner of death: accidental death[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Name in native language: Harold Edward Holt[37]
- Number of children: 3[38]
- Candidacy in election: 1966 Australian federal election[39]
- Writing language: English[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Harold Holt include Naval Communication Station Harold E. Holt[41], a military installation[42], in Australia[43], founded in 1967[44]; Holt[45], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[46], in Australia[47], founded in 1969[48]; and holtite[49], a mineral species[50].
Why It Matters
Harold Holt has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include Naval Communication Station Harold E. Holt[41], a military installation[42], in Australia[43], founded in 1967[44]; Holt[45], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[46], in Australia[47], founded in 1969[48]; and holtite[49], a mineral species[50].
FAQs
Where was Harold Holt born?
Harold Holt was born in Stanmore[2].
Where did Harold Holt die?
Harold Holt died in Cheviot Beach[4].
Who was Harold Holt married to?
Harold Holt's spouses include Zara Bate[9].
What did Harold Holt do for work?
Harold Holt worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].
Where did Harold Holt go to school?
Harold Holt was educated at Melbourne Law School[18], Wesley College[19], Queen's College[20], and Abbotsholme College[21].
What awards did Harold Holt receive?
Honors received include Order of the Companions of Honour[22].