John Gorton
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Summary
John Gorton was born on September 9, 1911[1], in Melbourne[2]. He died on May 19, 2002[3], in Sydney[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,406 views/month, #6,950 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Melbourne General Cemetery[7]
- Father: John Rose Gorton[8]
- Mother: Alice Sinn[9]
- Spouse: Bettina Gorton[10], Nancy Helen Elliott[11]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[12]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Australia[13], member of the Australian Senate[14], member of the Australian House of Representatives[15], Minister for Defence[16], Minister for Education[17], Minister for Social Services[18], Minister for Home Affairs[19], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20]
- Educated at: Brasenose College[21]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], Companion of Honour[23], Companion of the Order of Australia[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party of Australia[26]
- Commons category: John Gorton[27]
- Military, police or special rank: flight lieutenant[28]
- Participated in conflict: Vietnam War[29]
- Family name: Gorton[30]
- Given name: John[31]
- Work location: Canberra[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Name in native language: John Gorton[34]
- Start of work period: 1940[35]
- End of work period: 1944[36]
- Candidacy in election: 1969 Australian federal election[37]
- Writing language: English[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Gorton include Gorton[39], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[40], in Australia[41], founded in 2004[42].
Why It Matters
John Gorton has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Gorton[39], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[40], in Australia[41], founded in 2004[42].
FAQs
Where was John Gorton born?
John Gorton's place of birth was Melbourne[2].
Where did John Gorton die?
John Gorton passed away in Sydney[4].
Who were John Gorton's parents?
John Gorton's father was John Rose Gorton[8]. John Gorton's mother was Alice Sinn[9].
Who was John Gorton married to?
John Gorton's spouses include Bettina Gorton[10] and Nancy Helen Elliott[11].
What did John Gorton do for work?
John Gorton worked as a politician[5].
Where did John Gorton go to school?
John Gorton was educated at Brasenose College[21].
What awards did John Gorton receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], Companion of Honour[23], and Companion of the Order of Australia[24].