John McEwen Prime minister

Sir John "Black Jack" McEwen, GCMG, CH (29 March 1900- 20 November 1980), was an Australian politician and the 18th Prime Minister of Australia. He was the last member of the Country Party to serve as prime minister. He was nicknamed "Black Jack" by Robert Menzies due to his dark 'beetle-browed' appearance and temper.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 29, 1900
Birth place	British Empire , Chiltern Victoria , Australia , Victoria (Australia)
Date of death	November 20, 1980
Place of death	Australia , Victoria (Australia) , Melbourne
Spouse	Annie McEwen

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Politician

governorgeneral	Richard Casey Baron Casey
monarch	Elizabeth II
office	1st Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Member of the Australian Parliament for Indi Member of the Australian Parliament for Murray
party	National Party of Australia
prime minister	John Gorton
successor	Doug Anthony John Gorton William Bostock Bruce Lloyd