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Also known as John Winston Howard, The Honourable John Howard

Prime Minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007

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John Howard was the Prime Minister of Australia for eleven years, from 1996 to 2007, making him one of Australia's longest-serving leaders. His lengthy tenure shaped Australian policy during a significant period that included major events like the introduction of the GST (Goods and Services Tax) and Australia's involvement in international conflicts.

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human
Given name
Winston
Family name
Howard
Gender
male
Citizenship
Australia
Place of birth
Earlwood
Occupation
historian
Languages spoken
English language
Religion
Anglicanism
Image
Howard John BANNER.jpg
Number of children
3
Work location
Canberra
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date of birth
1939-07-26
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name in native language
John Howard
writing language
English language
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Bennelong In office 18 May 1974 – 24 November 2007 Preceded byJohn Cramer Succeeded byMaxine McKew Chairman of the International Democrat Union In office 10 June 2002 – 21 November 2014 Preceded byWilliam Hague Succeeded byJohn Key

Personal details BornJohn Winston Howard (1939-07-26) 26 July 1939 86) Earlwood, New South Wales, Australia

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