Manuel Aroney
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| Born | Manuel Aroney 31 August 1932 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 15 February 2011 (aged 88) |
| Education | University of Sydney |
| Occupations | Academic and chemist |
Manuel James Aroney AM, OBE (31 August 1932 – 15 February 2011) was an Australian chemist, academic and human rights advocate.[1][2][3]
Recognition
[edit]Aroney's contribution to society were recognised by the award in 1979 of an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for services to the university and to the community[2] and in 1989 of an AM (Member of the Order of Australia) for services to multiculturalism and the Greek community.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Ethnic ambassador a champion of rights". The Sydney Morning Herald. 28 February 2011. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- 1 2 "It's an Honour - Honours - Search Australian Honours". It's an Honour. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- 1 2 "It's an Honour - Honours - Search Australian Honours". It's an Honour. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
Categories:
- 1932 births
- Australian people of Greek descent
- Members of the Order of Australia
- Officers of the Order of the British Empire
- 2011 deaths
- Academics from Sydney
- University of Sydney alumni
- Academic staff of the University of Sydney
- Chemists from Sydney
- 20th-century Australian chemists
- Australian human rights activists