
Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1989 to 1990
1942 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1989 to 1990
Born
April 21, 1942
Age
~84 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
judge, politician, lawyer
1942
Born in Nelson (1942-04-21)
1979
PositionMember of the New Zealand Parliament (1979–1990)
1984
PositionDeputy Prime Minister of New Zealand (1984–1989)
1984
PositionAttorney-General of New Zealand (1984–1989)
1984
PositionMinister of Justice (1984–1989)
1987
PositionMinister for the Environment (1987–1990)
Frequently Asked Questions
Winston Palmer is Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1989 to 1990. Born in 1942.
The name Winston means "A male given name derived from the place name. Winston Churchill, a famous British prime minister.. Etymology: From - personal name Wine, in the genitive singular case Wines + farm, village.". It is of English origin.
Winston Palmer was born on April 21, 1942.
Name Meaning
A male given name derived from the place name. Winston Churchill, a famous British prime minister.. Etymology: From - personal name Wine, in the genitive singular case Wines + farm, village.
The name Winston is of English origin, meaning "A male given name derived from the place name. Winston Churchill, a famous British prime minister.. Etymology: From - personal name Wine, in the genitive singular case Wines + farm, village.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Winston — April 21, 1942
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Would you name your baby Winston?
Guestbook
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
Respect.
— .
Actions
1989
PositionPrime Minister of New Zealand (1989–1990)
1989
PositionMinister of Education of New Zealand (1989–1989)
1990
AwardKnight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
1991
AwardHonorary Companion of the Order of Australia
2002
Awardhonorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington
2008
AwardKing's Counsel
Present
Age ~84