| Full Name |
Norman Eric Kirk |
| Date of Birth |
06 January 1923 |
| Place of Birth |
Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Date of Death |
31 August 1974 |
| Place of Death |
Wellington, New Zealand |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
New Zealand |
| Education |
Largely self-taught after primary school |
| Profession |
Politician, Prime Minister |
| Years of Activity |
Political career: 1953-1974 |
| Brief Information |
Norman Kirk was a New Zealand politician who served as the 29th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1972 until his death in 1974. A prominent figure in the Labour Party, he implemented significant social and economic reforms during his brief tenure. His government withdrew New Zealand troops from Vietnam, recognised the People's Republic of China, and initiated a more independent foreign policy. |