Biography of Zelman Cowen

Zelman Cowen (* 7. October 1919 in Melbourne; † 8. December 2011 in Toorak) was an australischer Jurist, Politiker und Generalgouverneur Australiens. He was 92 years old. His education included Melbourne Law School, New College and Scotch College. He worked at University of Queensland, University of Calcutta, University of New England, University of Chicago, University of Washington and University of Melbourne. His faith was Judaism. He received 6 awards, including Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George. His cause of death was Parkinson's disease. He was buried at Springvale Botanical Cemetery.