Malcolm Fraser
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Malcolm Fraser was born on May 21, 1930, in Toorak [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] and died on March 20, 2015, in Melbourne [1][3][4][5][7][8]. He attended Magdalen College and The King’s School, Tudor House . Fraser received numerous awards, including the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class, the Human Rights Medal, Companion of Honour, Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Companion of the Order of Australia, and recognition as an Australian National Living Treasure [9][10].
Fraser served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983 . Before that, he was a member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1955 to 1983 , held the position of Minister for Defence from 1969 to 1971 , and later served as Minister for Education from 1971 to 1972 . He was buried at Melbourne General Cemetery .
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Melbourne General Cemetery[7]
- Father: Neville Fraser[8]
- Spouse: Tamie Fraser[9]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[10]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Australia[11], member of the Australian House of Representatives[12], Minister for Defence[13], Minister for Education[14], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15]
- Educated at: Magdalen College[16], The King's School, Tudor House[17]
- Award received: Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[18], Human Rights Medal[19], Companion of Honour[20], Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society[21], Companion of the Order of Australia[22], Australian National Living Treasure[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party of Australia[25]
- Commons category: Malcolm Fraser[26]
- Family name: Fraser[27]
- Given name: Malcolm[28], John[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Malcolm Fraser[30]
- Work location: Canberra[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Name in native language: John Malcolm Fraser[33]
- Number of children: 4[34]
- Candidacy in election: 1975 Australian federal election[35], 1980 Australian federal election[36], 1977 Australian federal election[37]
- Writing language: English[38]
Why It Matters
Malcolm Fraser has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Malcolm Fraser born?
Malcolm Fraser was born in Toorak[2].
Where did Malcolm Fraser die?
Malcolm Fraser passed away in Melbourne[4].
Who were Malcolm Fraser's parents?
Malcolm Fraser's father was Neville Fraser[8].
Who was Malcolm Fraser married to?
Malcolm Fraser's spouses include Tamie Fraser[9].
What did Malcolm Fraser do for work?
Malcolm Fraser worked as a politician[5].
Where did Malcolm Fraser go to school?
Malcolm Fraser was educated at Magdalen College[16] and The King's School, Tudor House[17].
What awards did Malcolm Fraser receive?
Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[18], Human Rights Medal[19], Companion of Honour[20], and Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society[21].