Clive Palmer

Australian businessman and politician

Clive Palmer - Australian businessman and politician
Born

March 26th, 1954
71 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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A businessman and politician, Palmer founded the mineral exploration company Mineralogy and served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives. He gained prominence through various business ventures and established a political party, the Palmer United Party. His political career included a brief stint in the Parliament representing the Queensland seat of Fairfax from 2013 to 2016. Palmer also attempted to develop a replica of the Titanic as part of his business interests.

Founded Mineralogy

Served in the Australian Parliament

Established the Palmer United Party

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