Jennifer Shipley
New Zealand politician
1952 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
New Zealand politician
Born
February 4, 1952
Age
~74 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, board member
New ZealandBorn in Gore
1952
Born in Gore (1952-02-04)
1987
PositionMember of the New Zealand Parliament (1987–1990)
1990
PositionMinister of Social Development (1990–1996)
1990
PositionMember of the New Zealand Parliament (1990–2002)
1993
PositionMinister of Health (1993–1996)
1993
AwardNew Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993
About
Dame Jennifer Mary Shipley is a New Zealand former politician who served as the 36th prime minister of New Zealand from 1997 to 1999. She was the first female prime minister of New Zealand, and the first woman to lead the National Party.
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Who is Jennifer Shipley?+
Dame Jennifer Mary Shipley is a New Zealand former politician who served as the 36th prime minister of New Zealand from 1997 to 1999. She was the first female prime minister of New Zealand, and the first woman to lead the National Party.
What does the name Jennifer mean?+
The name Jennifer means "A female given name from Cornish.. Etymology: From -, from Gwynnever (cognate with Gwenhwyfar), from *Gwɨnnohuɨβar. Guinevere. Compare Irish Fionnbharr, Fionnabhair, which may be cognate. /ɡ/ to /d͡ʒ/? The Cornish would have been /ɡ/, no?}}". It is of English origin.
When was Jennifer Shipley born?+
Jennifer Shipley was born on February 4, 1952.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Cornish.. Etymology: From -, from Gwynnever (cognate with Gwenhwyfar), from *Gwɨnnohuɨβar. Guinevere. Compare Irish Fionnbharr, Fionnabhair, which may be cognate. /ɡ/ to /d͡ʒ/? The Cornish would have been /ɡ/, no?}}
The name Jennifer is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Cornish.. Etymology: From -, from Gwynnever (cognate with Gwenhwyfar), from *Gwɨnnohuɨβar. Guinevere. Compare Irish Fionnbharr, Fionnabhair, which may be cognate. /ɡ/ to /d͡ʒ/? The Cornish would have been /ɡ/, no?}}". It is traditionally a female name.
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Jennifer — February 4, 1952
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Legend.
— anon
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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