Gavin Brown (academic)
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Gavin Brown AO FAA CorrFRSE (27 February 1942 – 25 December 2010)[1] was a Scottish-born mathematician and long-serving Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sydney between 1996 and 2008.
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Gavin Brown | |
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Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney | |
In office 1996–2008 | |
Preceded by | Derek Anderson |
Succeeded by | Michael Spence |
Vice Chancellor of the University of Adelaide | |
In office 1994–1996 | |
Preceded by | Kevin Marjoribanks |
Succeeded by | Mary O'Kane |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-02-27)27 February 1942 Lundin Links, Fife, Scotland |
Died | 25 December 2010(2010-12-25) (aged 68) Adelaide, Australia |
Spouse(s) | Barbara Routh (1965–2001; her death) Diané Ranck (2004–2010; his death) |
Residence(s) | Adelaide, South Australia |
Alma mater | University of St Andrews University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
Profession | Mathematician |
Website | University of Sydney |
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