Hugh Watt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hugh Watt

New Zealand politician

Date of Birth: 19-Mar-1912

Place of Birth: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Date of Death: 04-Feb-1980

Profession: politician, diplomat

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Hugh Watt (19 March 1912 – 4 February 1980) was a Labour member of Parliament and the Interim Prime Minister of New Zealand between 1 and 6 September 1974, following the death of Prime Minister Norman Kirk.
He had been Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand since 8 December 1972.
Watt later served as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.