Manuel Aroney
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| Born | Manuel Aroney 31 August 1932 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 15 February 2011 (aged 88) |
| Alma mater | 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
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
- ↑ "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