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Biographical entry de Kretser, David Morritz (1939 - )

AC, FAA, FRACP, FTSE

Born
27 April 1939
Ceylon
Occupation
Anatomist, Endocrinologist and Medical researcher
Website
http://www.governor.vic.gov.au/4A25671B00145208/webpages/biography

Summary

David de Kretser was appointed Governor of Victoria in 2006. He is an expert in the field of human reproduction and endocrinology and has been a Professor of the Department of Anatomy at Monash University since 1978. de Kretser was also Chairman of the department from 1978 to 1991, and Director of the University's Institute of Reproduction and Development (1991-2001). His illustrious career has seen him hold numerous other prominent positions and Directorships. All full list can be seen on his home page.

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Events

2000
Award - Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
2003
Award - Centenary Medal received from the Australian Government
2006 -
Career position - Appointed Governor of Victoria
2006
Award - Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)

Archival resources

Private hands (De Krester, D.M.)

  • David Morritz de Kretser - Records, 1965 - 1987; Private hands (De Krester, D.M.). Details

Published resources

Online Resources

  • National Library of Australia, 'de Kretser, David Morritz', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1474923. Details

McCarthy, G.J.