Bill Rowling Politician

Sir Wallace Edward Rowling, KCMG PC (15 November 1927 – 31 October 1995), often known as Bill Rowling, was the 30th Prime Minister of New Zealand. He was in office for just over a year, having been appointed Prime Minister following the death of the highly popular Norman Kirk. Rowling was unable to retain the premiership but remained leader of the Labour Party until 1983.

Personal facts

Bill Rowling
Alias (AKA)Rowling Bill
Birth dateNovember 15, 1927
Birth place
Motueka , Tasman Region
Religion
Anglicanism
Date of deathOctober 31, 1995
Place of death
Nelson New Zealand

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Office holder

deputy
Bob Tizard
governor general
monarch
Elizabeth II
party
New Zealand Labour Party
prime minister
region
Buller (New Zealand electorate)
Tasman (New Zealand electorate)
successor

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