Margaret Whitlam | |
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.jpg) Margaret Whitlam in 1972 | |
| Spouse of the Prime Minister of Australia | |
| In office 5 December 1972 – 11 November 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Sonia McMahon |
| Succeeded by | Tamie Fraser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Margaret Elaine Dovey 19 November 1919 Bondi, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 17 March 2012 (aged 92) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4, including Tony and Nicholas |
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| Residence(s) | Elizabeth Bay, New South Wales |
| Alma mater | SCEGGS Darlinghurst University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Social worker |
Margaret Elaine Whitlam AO (née Dovey; 19 November 1919 – 17 March 2012) was an Australian social campaigner, author, and athlete. She was a representative of Australia in swimming at the 1938 British Empire Games in Sydney. Her husband was Gough Whitlam, the 21st Prime Minister of Australia from 1972 to 1975.[1]
- ^ Leslie, Tim (17 March 2012). "Margaret Whitlam dies". ABC News. Australia. Retrieved 17 March 2012.