About Eric Fitzgibbon
Lived 1936 – 2015 (aged 78). Eric Fitzgibbon was an Australian politician.
Eric John Fitzgibbon (27 August 1936 – 24 January 2015) was an Australian politician representing the Australian Labor Party.
Born in Taree, New South Wales, he attended the University of New England and became a teacher. He served on Cessnock City Council, and was mayor from 1981 to 1983. In 1984, he entered the Australian House of Representatives as the Labor member for Hunter. He held the seat until 1996, when he retired. He was succeeded by his son, Joel, who served as Minister for Defence. He died in 2015. Eric's grandson, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, plays rugby league for the Warrington Wolves (previously with Newcastle Knights).
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Who was Eric Fitzgibbon?
Australian politician
When was Eric Fitzgibbon born?
Eric Fitzgibbon was born on 27 August 1936 in Taree.
When did Eric Fitzgibbon die?
Eric Fitzgibbon died on 24 January 2015 in Sandgate.
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Eric Fitzgibbon was a politician.
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Eric Fitzgibbon was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Fitzgibbon. https://biography.guide/eric-fitzgibbon/
MLA: "Eric Fitzgibbon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-fitzgibbon/.
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