Winston Howard
Prime Minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007
1939 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Prime Minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007
Born
July 26, 1939
Age
~87 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
solicitor, lawyer, politician
AustraliaBorn in Earlwood
1939
Born in Earlwood (1939-07-26)
1974
Positionmember of the Australian House of Representatives (1974–2007)
1977
PositionTreasurer of Australia (1977–1983)
1977
PositionMinister for Special Trade Negotiations of Australia (1977–1977)
1979
PositionMinister for Finance (Australia) (1979–1979)
1985
PositionLeader of the Opposition of Australia (1985–1989)
About
John Winston Howard is an Australian former politician who served as the 25th prime minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007, holding office as leader of the Liberal Party of Australia. His eleven-year tenure as prime minister is the second-longest in Australian history, after that of Robert Menzies.
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Who is Winston Howard?+
John Winston Howard is an Australian former politician who served as the 25th prime minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007, holding office as leader of the Liberal Party of Australia. His eleven-year tenure as prime minister is the second-longest in Australian history, after that of Robert Menzies.
What does the name Winston mean?+
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.
When was Winston Howard born?+
Winston Howard was born on July 26, 1939.
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 — July 26, 1939
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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