Keating, Annita (1949–)

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Keating, Annita (1949–)

Australian prime-ministerial wife. Born Anna Johanna Marie Van Iersel, 1949, in Holland; m. Paul Keating (prime minister of Australia, 1991–96), Jan 17, 1975; children: Patrick (b. 1977), Caroline (b. 1979), Katherine (b. 1983), and Alexandra (b. 1985).

Accompanied husband on many overseas visits; with command of 7 languages, helped bring the 2000 Olympics to Sydney (1993).

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