The Rt Hon Sir Zelman Cowen

Surname originally Cohen

Sex: Male

Born: 7 October 1919, Melbourne, Vic

Died: 8 December 2011, Toorak, Vic

Degrees

1939
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
The University of Melbourne
1940
Bachelor of Laws
The University of Melbourne
1941
Master of Laws
The University of Melbourne

Career

BCL Oxon. Numerous hon degrees. FASSA 1952, Hon FTSE, FAHA, FRACP. Vic Rhodes Scholar for 1941. Admitted SCT (QC 26 Jun 1972). Prof of Public Law, UMelb. Vice-Chancellor, UNE. Governor-Gen of Aust. RAN WWII. Kt bach, PC, AK, GCMG, GCVO.