Gordon Simpson
Australian politician, Minister for Mines and Energy, and Minister for the Arts
About Gordon Simpson
Lived 1929 – 2017 (aged 87). Gordon Simpson was an Australian politician, agronomists, company director and journalist.
Gordon Leslie Simpson (3 June 1929 – 10 May 2017) was an Australian politician.
Simpson was the National Party member for Cooroora from 1974 to 1989 and served as Minister for Mines and Energy and Minister for the Arts from 25 November to 1 December 1987. His daughter, Fiona Simpson, is also a National Party politician. He died in Nambour, Australia on 10 May 2017, aged 87.
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Who was Gordon Simpson?
Australian politician, Minister for Mines and Energy, and Minister for the Arts (1929–2017)
When was Gordon Simpson born?
Gordon Simpson was born on 3 June 1929 in Sea Lake.
When did Gordon Simpson die?
Gordon Simpson died on 10 May 2017 in Nambour.
What was Gordon Simpson's occupation?
Gordon Simpson was a politician, agronomists, company director and journalist.
What nationality was Gordon Simpson?
Gordon Simpson was Australian.
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