Andrew Fisher
Australian politician, fifth Prime Minister of Australia (1862-1928)
1862 — 1928
Quick Facts
Profession
Australian politician, fifth Prime Minister of Australia (1862-1928)
Born
August 29, 1862
Died
1928 (age ~66)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, diplomat, trade unionist
AustraliaBorn in CrosshouseDied in West Hampstead
1862
Born in Crosshouse (1862-08-29)
1899
PositionMember of the Queensland Legislative Assembly (1899–1901)
1901
Positionmember of the Australian House of Representatives (1901–1915)
1904
PositionMinister for Trade and Tourism (1904–1904)
1908
PositionPrime Minister of Australia (1908–1909)
1908
PositionAbout
Andrew Fisher was an Australian politician and trade unionist who served as the fifth prime minister of Australia from 1908 to 1909, 1910 to 1913 and 1914 to 1915. He held office as the leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), and was particularly notable for leading the party to its first federal election victory and first majority government at the 1910 federal election.
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Who is Andrew Fisher?+
Andrew Fisher was an Australian politician and trade unionist who served as the fifth prime minister of Australia from 1908 to 1909, 1910 to 1913 and 1914 to 1915. He held office as the leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), and was particularly notable for leading the party to its first federa
What does the name Andrew mean?+
The name Andrew means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.". It is of English origin.
When was Andrew Fisher born?+
Andrew Fisher was born on August 29, 1862.
When did Andrew Fisher die?+
Andrew Fisher died in 1928, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.
The name Andrew is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andrew — August 29, 1862
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
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