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Sir Robert Gordon Menzies KT AK CH QC FAA FRS (20 December 1894 – 15 May 1978) was an Australian politician and lawyer who served as the 12th prime minister of Australia from 1939 to 1941 and 1949 to 1966.
Robert Gordon Menzies was Australia’s 12th and longest-serving Prime Minister. He held the office twice, from 1939 to 1941 and from 1949 to 1966. Altogether he was Prime Minister for over 18 years – still the record term for an Australian prime minister.
Learn about the life and achievements of Robert Menzies, who led Australia for 16 years from 1949 to 1966. Explore his milestones, partnerships, people and publications on the Museum of Australian Democracy website.
Learn about the life and achievements of Robert Menzies, who led Australia twice: from 1939 to 1941, and from 1949 to 1966. Find out how he declared war, founded the Liberal Party, and presided over a period of prosperity and rising living standards.
May 11, 2024 · Sir Robert Menzies (born Dec. 20, 1894, Jeparit, Victoria, Austl.—died May 15, 1978, Melbourne) was a statesman who, as prime minister of Australia (1939–41, 1949–66), strengthened military ties with the United States and fostered industrial growth and immigration from Europe.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sep 3, 2020 · Explore the key events and achievements of Robert Menzies, the prime minister of Australia from 1939 to 1941, and 1949 to 1966. See his role in World War II, the Korean War, the Colombo Plan, the ANZUS Treaty, and more.
Learn about the life and career of Robert Menzies, the Prime Minister of Australia twice, from 1939 to 1941 and from 1949 to 1966. Find out his personal profile, political achievements, honours and memberships.
