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Norma Holyoake

1909 – 1984

New Zealand vice-regal consort, wife of Keith Jacka Holyoake

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Lived 1909 – 1984 (aged 75). Norma Holyoake was a New Zealand statesperson.

Dame Norma Janet Holyoake ( Ingram; 7 March 1909 – 18 December 1984) was a New Zealand community leader. She was the spouse of Keith Holyoake, who served as prime minister in 1957 and from 1960 to 1972. She was viceregal consort between 1977 and 1980 during her husband's term as governor-general.

Biography Norma Janet Ingram was born on 7 March 1909.

She twice married Keith Holyoake: first in a civil ceremony on 24 September 1934, and again on 11 January 1935 at their Presbyterian church in Motueka. The couple had five children: two sons and three daughters.

She died on 18 December 1984, aged 75.

Honours and awards In 1977, Holyoake was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal. The same year, she was made a Commander of the Order of St John. In the 1980 Queen's Birthday Honours, she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, for public services since 1935. Later that year, in a special honours list on her husband's leaving the office of governor-general, she was made a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for community service.

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Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
Dame Norma Holyoake, Norma, Lady Holyoake, Lady Norma Holyoake, Norma Ingram, Norma Janet Ingram
moreNorma Janet Holyoake

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Norma Holyoake?

New Zealand vice-regal consort, wife of Keith Jacka Holyoake

When was Norma Holyoake born?

Norma Holyoake was born on 7 March 1909.

When did Norma Holyoake die?

Norma Holyoake died on 18 December 1984.

What was Norma Holyoake's occupation?

Norma Holyoake was a statesperson.

What nationality was Norma Holyoake?

Norma Holyoake was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norma Holyoake

· Wikidata: Q95692449

· DBpedia: Norma Holyoake

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