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Peter Fraser CH (28 August 1884 – 12 December 1950) was a New Zealand political figure who served as the 24th Prime Minister from 27 March 1940 until 13 December 1949. He assumed the office nearly seven months after the outbreak of World War II and remained as head of government for almost ten years.
thumbnail active years end date 1949-12-13, 1950-12-12
active years start date 1940-03-27, 1949-12-13
birth date 1884-08-28
birth place Scotland, Tain
death date 1950-12-12
death place Wellington
governor general Cyril Newall 1st Baron Newall, George Monckton-Arundell 8th Viscount Galway, Bernard Freyberg 1st Baron Freyberg
monarch George VI
order in office 15th Leader of the Opposition, 24th Prime Minister of New Zealand
party New Zealand Labour Party profession Stevedore
region Brooklyn (New Zealand electorate)
religion Presbyterianism
successor Walter Nash, Sidney Holland, Arnold Nordmeyer, Charles Henry Chapman (politician)
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