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Also Known As Sir Robert Gordon Menzies
Born December 20, 1894 • Australia
Died May 15, 1978 (aged 83) • Melbourne • Australia
Title / Office prime minister (1949-1966), Australia • prime minister (1939-1941), Australia
Founder Liberal Party of Australia
Political Affiliation Liberal Party of Australia • United Australia Party
Role In ANZUS Pact

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