H. V. Evatt
H. V. Evatt was an Australian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister for External Affairs during World War II. He played a significant role in advocating for Australia's interests on the global stage, particularly in relation to the United Kingdom. Evatt was instrumental in arranging the controversial gift of a platypus to Winston Churchill, believing it would strengthen diplomatic ties between Australia and Britain amid the growing threat of Japan during the war.
Born on Apr 30, 1894 (131 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 22,212 | $1,380,000 | 1,202$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 22,212 | $1,380,000 | 1,202$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
H V Evatt is remembered as a passionate, if flawed, idealist despite being considered unfit for national leadership.
5
Uruguay:
H. V. Evatt was the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs who discussed the export of platypuses with Churchill.
6