Lee Hawke
Australian politician, 23rd Prime Minister of Australia (1929-2019)
1929 — 2019
Quick Facts
Profession
Australian politician, 23rd Prime Minister of Australia (1929-2019)
Born
December 9, 1929
Died
2019 (age ~90)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, union organizer, trade unionist
AustraliaBorn in BordertownDied in Sydney
1929
Born in Bordertown (1929-12-09)
1953
AwardRhodes Scholarship
1979
AwardCompanion of the Order of Australia
1980
Positionmember of the Australian House of Representatives (1980–1992)
1983
PositionPrime Minister of Australia (1983–1991)
1986
AwardHonorary doctor at the Nanjing University
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Robert James Lee Hawke was an Australian politician and trade unionist who served as the 23rd prime minister of Australia from 1983 to 1991. He held office as the leader of the Labor Party (ALP), having previously served as president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions from 1969 to 1980 and president of the Labor Party national executive from 1973 to 1978.
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Who is Lee Hawke?+
Robert James Lee Hawke was an Australian politician and trade unionist who served as the 23rd prime minister of Australia from 1983 to 1991. He held office as the leader of the Labor Party (ALP), having previously served as president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions from 1969 to 1980 and pr
What does the name Lee mean?+
The name Lee means "unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.". It is of English origin.
When was Lee Hawke born?+
Lee Hawke was born on December 9, 1929.
When did Lee Hawke die?+
Lee Hawke died in 2019, at approximately 90 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.
The name Lee is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Lee — December 9, 1929
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
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