Hawke, Bob

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Hawke, Bob ( Robert) (1929– ) Australian statesman, prime minister (1983–91). He entered Parliament in 1980, and in 1983 became leader of the Australian Labor Party. Hawke held office for an unprecedented four terms. He was succeeded by Paul Keating.

http://www.nma.gov.au/primeministers/12.htm