Gough Whitlam





Full Name: Edward Gough Whitlam
Birthdate: July 11, 1916 - Kew, Victoria, Australia
Death: October 21, 2014 - Elizabeth Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Education: St. Paul's College
University of Sydney
Military Service: Flight Lieutenant, Royal Australian Air Force




Australian House of Representatives
Division of Werriwa
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prime Minister of Australia
1952-1978 1972-1973 1972-1975








In a contriversal move, Gough Whitlam was dismissed from the office of Prime Minister
by the Governor-General, Sir John Kerr.




Gough Whitlam in front of the Old Parliament House in Canberra Gough Whitlam makes an election speech in 1972 Gough Whitlam with U.S. President Richard M. Nixon



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