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Alexander Downer
Alexander John Gosse Downer
Australian politician (born 1951).
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Alexander Downer
Sex or Gender
Male
Occupation
Economist
Diplomat
Politician
Political Adviser
Date of Birth
9/9/1951
Member of Political Party
Liberal Party of Australia
Educated At
Newcastle University
Academic Degree
:
Bachelor of Arts
Radley College
Geelong Grammar School
Newcastle University
Academic Degree
:
Bachelor of Civil Law
Instance Of
Human
Given Name
Alexander
Series Ordinal
:
1
John
Series Ordinal
:
2
Gosse
Series Ordinal
:
3
Country of Citizenship
Australia
Position Held
Member of the Australian House of Representatives
(12/1/1984 - 7/14/2008)
Electoral District
:
Mayo
Replaced By
:
Jamie Briggs
Start Time
:
12/1/1984
End Time
:
7/14/2008
Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)
(3/11/1996 - 12/3/2007)
Replaced By
:
Stephen Smith
Replaces
:
Gareth Evans
Start Time
:
3/11/1996
End Time
:
12/3/2007
Leader of the Opposition of Australia
(1994 - 1995)
Replaced By
:
John Howard
Replaces
:
John Hewson
Start Time
:
1994
End Time
:
1995
Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
(6/27/2014 - 3/20/2018)
Replaced By
:
George Brandis
Replaces
:
Mike Rann
Start Time
:
6/27/2014
End Time
:
3/20/2018
Award Received
Centenary Medal
(1/1/2001)
Point in Time
:
1/1/2001
Companion of the Order of Australia
(1/26/2013)
Subject Named As
:
The Honourable Alexander John DOWNER
Award Rationale
:
For eminent service to the Parliament of Australia through the advancement of international relations and foreign policy, particularly in the areas of security, trade and humanitarian aid, and to the community of South Australia.
Point in Time
:
1/26/2013
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Employer
United Nations
Bank of New South Wales
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Malcolm Fraser
Andrew Peacock
Carnegie Mellon University
University of Adelaide
Place of Birth
Adelaide
Commons Gallery
Alexander Downer
Mother
Mary Downer
Languages Spoken, Written or Signed
English
French
Father
Alick Downer
Official Website
http://www.alexanderdowner.com.au/
Relative
Tom Elder Barr Smith
Kinship to Subject
:
Ancestor
William Gosse
Kinship to Subject
:
Great-Grandfather
William Gosse
Kinship to Subject
:
Great-Great-Grandparent
Robert Barr Smith
Kinship to Subject
:
Ancestor
Ralph Robey
Kinship to Subject
:
Great-Great-Grandparent
Religion or Worldview
Anglicanism
Residence
Adelaide
Bridgewater
Family
Downer Family
Member Of
Adelaide Club
Number of Children
4
Sport
Tennis
Golf
Family Name
Downer
Native Language
English
Work Location
London
Canberra
City of Brussels
Adelaide
Name in Native Language
Alexander Downer
Spouse
Nicky Downer
Child
Birth Name
Alexander John Gosse Downer
Writing Language
English
Participant In
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2004
Subject Named As
:
Alexander Downer
Georgina Downer
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