- Born
- Died
- Nicknames
- Bob
- Ming the Merciless
- Pig Iron Bob
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Robert Gordon Menzies was born on December 20, 1894 in Jeparit, Victoria, Australia. He was married to Pattie Maie Menzies. He died on May 15, 1978 in Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- SpousePattie Maie Menzies(September 27, 1920 - May 15, 1978) (his death, 4 children)
- ChildrenKenneth Leckie MenziesRobert Ian Menzies
- ParentsJames MenziesKate Sampson
- RelativesRobert Menzies(Grandparent)Elizabeth Horley Band(Grandparent)
- He is Australia's longest serving prime minister.
- He was knighted on 14 March 1963 for services to his sovereign Queen Elizabeth 2 and to his country.
- He was awarded The Most Ancient and The Most Noble Order of the Thistle on 14 March 1963 as a personal gift from Queen Elizabeth 2.
- He was prime minister of Australia twice, from 26 April 1939 until 29 August 1941 and also from 19 December 1949 until 26 January 1966.
- He is buried in Melbourne General Cemetery in Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
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