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14 - John Curtin

John Curtin became Australia's 14th prime minister when Arthur Fadden's minority Coalition government lost the support of two key independents.

• Date of Birth: 8 January 1885
  
• Days in Office: 7 October 1941 – 5 July 1945 (1,367 days)
  
• Political Party: Labor
  
• Did you know?
  ​Curtin led Australia through most of World War II and is credited with strengthening ties with the US.