Michael Rudd
26th Prime Minister of Australia
1957 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
26th Prime Minister of Australia
Born
September 21, 1957
Age
~69 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, diplomat, political scientist
AustraliaBorn in Nambour
1957
Born in Nambour (1957-09-21)
1998
Positionmember of the Australian House of Representatives (1998–2013)
2007
PositionPrime Minister of Australia (2007–2010)
2010
PositionMinister for Foreign Affairs (Australia) (2010–2012)
2013
PositionPrime Minister of Australia (2013–2013)
2013
PositionCommonwealth Chairperson-in-Office (2013–2013)
About
Kevin Michael Rudd is an Australian diplomat and former politician who served as the 26th prime minister of Australia from 2007 to 2010 and in 2013. He held office as the leader of the Labor Party from 2006 to 2010, with a brief return to the leadership in 2013. Since 2023, Rudd has served as the 23rd ambassador of Australia to the United States.
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Who is Michael Rudd?+
Kevin Michael Rudd is an Australian diplomat and former politician who served as the 26th prime minister of Australia from 2007 to 2010 and in 2013. He held office as the leader of the Labor Party from 2006 to 2010, with a brief return to the leadership in 2013. Since 2023, Rudd has served as the 23
What does the name Michael mean?+
The name Michael means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is of English origin.
When was Michael Rudd born?+
Michael Rudd was born on September 21, 1957.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.
The name Michael is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Michael — September 21, 1957
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
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