William McMahon

About

Australian Liberal politician who served as the 20th Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972.

Before Fame

He served in the Australian House of Representatives from 1949 to 1982, and during that time also held the posts of Minister for Air, Minister for Navy, and Treasurer of Australia.

Trivia

At the time of his retirement, he held the record for longest serving government minister in Australian history.

Family Life

He married Sonia Rachel Hopkins in 1965 and the two had three children.

Associated With

His son is popular television actor Julian McMahon.