Robert James Lee Hawke was the 23rd prime minister of Australia, serving from 1983 to 1991. He held office as leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), having previously served as president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions from 1969 to 1980 and as president of the Labor Party national executive from 1973 to 1978. Born: December 9, 1929 Died: May 16, 2019 In office: March 11, 1983 – December 20, 1991 Wiki link