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Florence Bjelke-Petersen
Australian politician and writer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Florence Isabel Bjelke-Petersen (née Gilmour; 11 August 1920 – 20 December 2017) was an Australian politician. She was a member of the Australian Senate from 1981 to 1993, and was the wife of the longest-serving Premier of Queensland, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen. She was styled as Lady Bjelke-Petersen upon her husband's knighthood, and was also known informally as Lady Flo.[1]
Quick Facts Lady Bjelke-Petersen, Senator for Queensland ...
Lady Bjelke-Petersen | |
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![]() On her wedding day, 31 May 1952 | |
Senator for Queensland | |
In office 12 March 1981 – 30 June 1993 | |
Preceded by | Glen Sheil |
Succeeded by | John Woodley |
Personal details | |
Born | Florence Isabel Gilmour (1920-08-11)11 August 1920 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Died | 20 December 2017(2017-12-20) (aged 97) Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia |
Political party | National |
Spouse | |
Children | 4 |
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