Sir John Kerr
Sir John Kerr was an Australian lawyer and politician who served as the Governor-General of Australia from 1974 to 1977. He is best known for his controversial decision to dismiss the Whitlam government in November 1975, an act that sparked a constitutional crisis and profoundly impacted Australian politics. His actions remain a subject of heated debate and discussion in Australian history.
Born on Dec 24, 1914 (110 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 22,606 | $1,380,000 | 1,223$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 22,606 | $1,380,000 | 1,223$ |
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Australia:
Sir John Kerr is mentioned as a scheming figure in the narrative surrounding Gough Whitlam's political downfall.
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Australia:
Sir John Kerr was the governor-general who controversially sacked Gough Whitlam.
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Australia:
Keating says Sir John Kerr should have been arrested for his role in the coup.
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Australia:
Sir John Kerr was the governor-general who dismissed Gough Whitlam's government.
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Australia:
Sir John Kerr was the governor-general who dismissed the Whitlam government in a controversial decision.
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Australia:
Sir John Kerr was the governor-general who dismissed the Whitlam government, a controversial act in Australian history.
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