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| − | World's first openly transgender mayor (Carterton, 1995-2000), as well as the world's first openly transgender Member of Parliament (2000- | + | World's first openly transgender mayor (Carterton, 1995-2000), as well as the world's first openly transgender Member of Parliament (2000-2007) for the Labour Party. Born George Bertrand. Former radio host and cabaret singer. LGBTQ activist. Inducted as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (2020) for her services to the LGBTQ community. |
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* [[Popular LGBTQ Radio Hosts]] | * [[Popular LGBTQ Radio Hosts]] | ||
* [[New Zealand Order of Merit]] | * [[New Zealand Order of Merit]] | ||
| + | * [[Prominent LGBTQ Deaths in 2023]] | ||
==Further Research/Reading== | ==Further Research/Reading== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:16, 18 March 2024
Contents
Country
New Zealand
Birth - Death
1957 - 2023
Occupation
Politics
Notable Achievements
Mayor, New Zealand Order of Merit
Description
World's first openly transgender mayor (Carterton, 1995-2000), as well as the world's first openly transgender Member of Parliament (2000-2007) for the Labour Party. Born George Bertrand. Former radio host and cabaret singer. LGBTQ activist. Inducted as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (2020) for her services to the LGBTQ community.
See Also
- Mayor
- Transgender Politicians
- Transgender Activists
- Popular LGBTQ Radio Hosts
- New Zealand Order of Merit
- Prominent LGBTQ Deaths in 2023
Further Research/Reading
- http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/mpp/mps/former/48PlibMPsFormerGeorginaBeyer1/beyer-georgina
- http://www.lgbthistorymonth.com/georgina-beyer?tab=biography
- https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/06/01/trans-mp-queen-birthday-honour-georgina-beyer-new-zealand-carterton-wairarapa/
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/06/worlds-first-openly-transgender-mp-georgina-beyer-dies-in-new-zealand-aged-65
