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Memorial Page for David Lange

Aug 4, 1942 – Aug 13, 2005(63 years)Born in:Ōtāhuhu, Auckland Region

Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989

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August 13th, 2026

Emoria lights a memorial candle for David Lange's birthday.

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August 4th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Ōtāhuhu, Auckland Region

Place of Death

Middlemore

Nationality

New Zealand

Cause of Death

kidney failure

Children

Religion

Methodism

Burial Place

Waikaraka Cemetery

Occupation(3)

politician lawyer diplomat

Awards(3)

Order of New ZealandCompanion of HonourRight Livelihood Award

Spouse(1)

Naomi Lange

Education(1)

University of Auckland

David Lange (* August 4, 1942 in Ōtāhuhu; † August 13, 2005 in Middlemore) was a prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. He was 63 years old. He was married to Naomi Lange. He had 4 children. He studied at University of Auckland. His faith was Methodism. His awards include Order of New Zealand, Companion of Honour and Right Livelihood Award. His cause of death was kidney failure. He was buried at Waikaraka Cemetery.

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Born in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland Region

1942

Married Naomi Lange

1968

until 1991

Companion of Honour

1989

Right Livelihood Award

2003

Order of New Zealand

2003

Died in Middlemore (kidney failure)

2005

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David Lange. Forever remembered.