Gough Whitlam

Edward Gough Whitlam (born 11 July 1916), Australian politician and 21st Prime Minister of Australia, was the only Australian Prime Minister to be dismissed by the Governor-General. Whitlam remains one of the most controversial figures in Australian political history.

Honours

Whitlam was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1962 and a Companion of the Order of Australia in 1978.

Related Topics:
Queen's Counsel - Order of Australia

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Whitlam is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities.

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He has been awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Sydney, the University of Wollongong, La Trobe University and the University of Technology, Sydney.

Related Topics:
Honorary doctorates - University of Sydney - University of Wollongong - La Trobe University - University of Technology, Sydney

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