Robert Muldoon
Prime Minister of New Zealand, politician (1921–1992)
Sir Robert David Muldoon GCMG CH PC (/mʌlˈduːn/; 25 September 1921 – 5 August 1992) was a New Zealand politician. He was the 31st Prime Minister of New Zealand, from 1975 to 1984, while Leader of the National Party.
Sir Robert Muldoon | |
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31st Prime Minister of New Zealand | |
In office 12 December 1975 – 26 July 1984 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor-General | Denis Blundell Keith Holyoake David Beattie |
Deputy | Brian Talboys (1975–1981) Duncan MacIntyre (1981–1984) Jim McLay (1984) |
Preceded by | Bill Rowling |
Succeeded by | David Lange |
32nd Minister of Finance | |
In office 12 December 1975 – 26 July 1984 | |
Prime Minister | Himself |
Preceded by | Bob Tizard |
Succeeded by | Roger Douglas |
In office March 1967 – 8 December 1972 | |
Prime Minister | Keith Holyoake Jack Marshall |
Preceded by | Harry Lake |
Succeeded by | Bill Rowling |
4th Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand | |
In office 9 February 1972 – 8 December 1972 | |
Prime Minister | Jack Marshall |
Preceded by | Jack Marshall |
Succeeded by | Hugh Watt |
21st Leader of the Opposition | |
In office 4 July 1974 – 12 December 1975 | |
Preceded by | Jack Marshall |
Succeeded by | Bill Rowling |
In office 26 July 1984 – 29 November 1984 | |
Preceded by | David Lange |
Succeeded by | Jim McLay |
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Tamaki | |
In office 26 November 1960 – 17 December 1991 | |
Preceded by | Bob Tizard |
Succeeded by | Clem Simich |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert David Muldoon 25 September 1921 Auckland, New Zealand |
Died | 5 August 1992 Auckland, New Zealand | (aged 70)
Resting place | Purewa Cemetery, Meadowbank |
Nationality | New Zealander |
Political party | National |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 3 |
Parents | James Henry Muldoon Amie Rusha Browne |
Profession | Accountant |
Military service | |
Allegiance | New Zealand Army |
Years of service | 1940–1946 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Other websites
change- Think Big policy decisions Archived 2014-09-15 at the Wayback Machine
- Archives New Zealand – Robert Muldoon Official Biography Archived 2015-02-04 at the Wayback Machine