Gordon Coates

ModernPoliticianNew Zealand1878 — 1943

NZ PM during 1920s, died in WWII service.

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Quick Facts

Born

1878

Died

1943

Country

New Zealand

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score52.0

Gordon Coates — Complete Timeline

1925 AD

Elected Prime Minister of New ZealandPolitical Action◆ Major

Gordon Coates became the 21st Prime Minister of New Zealand on May 30, 1925, succeeding Francis Bell. He led the Reform Party government until 1928, focusing on rural development and infrastructure.

New Zealand PoliticsPrime MinisterReform Party

Impact: national

1928 AD

Defeated in 1928 General ElectionPolitical Action◆ Major

Coates' Reform Party lost the 1928 general election to the United Party led by Joseph Ward. This defeat ended his tenure as Prime Minister and marked a shift in New Zealand's political landscape.

ElectionPolitical DefeatNew Zealand Politics

Impact: national

1940 AD

Served in World War IIWar◆ Major

Coates served as a member of the New Zealand War Cabinet and later as a minister in the Pacific War Council. He died in office on May 27, 1943, while on active service in the Pacific theater.

World War IIWar CabinetDeath in Service

Impact: nationaltragic