Julia Gillard
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Julia Gillard was born on September 29, 1961, in Barry[1][2][3][4]. She holds citizenship in both Australia and the United Kingdom and is an atheist[5]. Her father was John Oliver Gillard. She was educated at Unley High School, the University of Adelaide, and Melbourne Law School[6]. Her fields of work include education, women's rights, and mental health.
Gillard served as Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013[7][8][9][10][11][12]. Prior to that, she was Deputy Prime Minister of Australia from 2007 to 2010, Minister for Education from 2007 to 2010, and Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations from 2007 to 2010[7][8][9][10][11][12]. Her awards include being named a BBC 100 Woman, a Companion of the Order of Australia, an honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, a Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, an honorary doctorate, and an Honorary Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales[13].
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1961[6]
- Father: John Oliver Gillard[7]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[8]
- Field of work: education[9], women's rights[10], mental health[11]
- Educated at: University of Adelaide[12], Melbourne Law School[13], Unley High School[14]
- Award received: BBC 100 Women[15], Companion of the Order of Australia[16], honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel[17], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[18], honorary doctorate[19], Honorary Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales[20]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Member of political party: Australian Labor Party[23]
- Commons category: Julia Gillard[24]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Laws[25]
- Family name: Gillard[26]
- Given name: Julia[27], Eileen[28]
- Official website: http://juliagillard.com.au/[29]
- Work location: Canberra[30]
- Participant in: Asia Summit 2022[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Birth name: Julia Eileen Gillard[33]
- Name in native language: Julia Gillard[34]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: BBC 100 Women Edit-a-thon[35]
- Writing language: English[36]
Why It Matters
Julia Gillard has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Julia Gillard born?
Julia Gillard's place of birth was Barry[2].
Who were Julia Gillard's parents?
Julia Gillard's father was John Oliver Gillard[7].
What did Julia Gillard do for work?
Julia Gillard worked as a politician[3] and lawyer[4].
Where did Julia Gillard go to school?
Julia Gillard was educated at University of Adelaide[12], Melbourne Law School[13], and Unley High School[14].
What awards did Julia Gillard receive?
Honors received include BBC 100 Women[15], Companion of the Order of Australia[16], honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel[17], and Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[18].