Difference between revisions of "Georgina Beyer"

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==Birth - Death==
 
==Birth - Death==
 
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1957 -
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1957 - 2023
  
 
==Occupation==
 
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==Notable Achievements==
 
==Notable Achievements==
  
Mayor
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Mayor, New Zealand Order of Merit
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
  
World's first openly transsexual mayor (Carterton, 1995-2000), as well as the world's first openly transsexual Member of Parliament (2000-2005) for the Labour Party.  Born George Bertrand. Former radio host and cabaret singer.  LGBTQ activist.
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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 (2000-2007) 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==
 
==See Also==
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* [[Transgender Politicians]]
 
* [[Transgender Politicians]]
 
* [[Transgender Activists]]
 
* [[Transgender Activists]]
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* [[Popular LGBTQ Radio Hosts]]
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* [[New Zealand Order of Merit]]
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* [[Prominent LGBTQ Deaths in 2023]]
  
 
==Further Research/Reading==
 
==Further Research/Reading==
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* http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/mpp/mps/former/48PlibMPsFormerGeorginaBeyer1/beyer-georgina
 
* http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/mpp/mps/former/48PlibMPsFormerGeorginaBeyer1/beyer-georgina
 
* http://www.lgbthistorymonth.com/georgina-beyer?tab=biography
 
* http://www.lgbthistorymonth.com/georgina-beyer?tab=biography
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* https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/06/01/trans-mp-queen-birthday-honour-georgina-beyer-new-zealand-carterton-wairarapa/
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* https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/06/worlds-first-openly-transgender-mp-georgina-beyer-dies-in-new-zealand-aged-65
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Latest revision as of 20:16, 18 March 2024

Georgina Beyer

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

Further Research/Reading


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