Peter Fraser

New Zealand politician (1884–1950)
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Summary

Peter Fraser was born on August 28, 1884[1], in Tain[2]. He died on December 12, 1950[3], in Wellington[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and head of government[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,044 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: July 30, 1884[9]
  • Place of burial: Karori Cemetery[10]
  • Spouse: Janet Fraser[11]
  • Country of citizenship: New Zealand[12]
  • Position held: Member of the New Zealand Parliament[13], Prime Minister of New Zealand[14], Leader of the Opposition[15], Minister of Education of New Zealand[16], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], Minister of Foreign Affairs[18], Minister of Health[19], Minister for Māori Development[20]
  • Award received: Virtus et Fraternitas Medal[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Member of political party: New Zealand Labour Party[23]
  • Commons category: Peter Fraser[24]
  • Family name: Fraser[25]
  • Given name: Peter[26]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New Zealand/politics[29]

Why It Matters

Peter Fraser has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Peter Fraser born?

Peter Fraser was born in Tain[2].

Where did Peter Fraser die?

Peter Fraser passed away in Wellington[4].

Who was Peter Fraser married to?

Peter Fraser's spouses include Janet Fraser[11].

What did Peter Fraser do for work?

Peter Fraser worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and head of government[7].

What awards did Peter Fraser receive?

Honors received include Virtus et Fraternitas Medal[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . wellington.recollect.co.nz. Retrieved . wellington.recollect.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . Q134407091. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · DrThneed · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation → politician, diplomat, head of government
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  3. 22w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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