About Emmet McDermott
Lived 1911 – 2002 (aged 90). Emmet McDermott was an Australian dentist and politician.
Sir Lawrence Emmet McDermott KBE (6 September 1911 – 31 August 2002) was an Australian dentist, politician and Lord Mayor of Sydney between 1969 and 1972.
Early life Emmet McDermott was born in Glebe, the sixth of ten children. Educated at St Ignatius' College and the University of Sydney where he graduated in dentistry, he earned a doctorate of dentistry from Northwestern University in Chicago.
Later life In the 1972 New Year Honours he was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in the civil division.
Sir Emmet McDermott died in 2002 age 90. He is survived by his son and daughter from his first marriage, and his second wife.
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Who was Emmet McDermott?
Australian mayor (1911-2002)
When was Emmet McDermott born?
Emmet McDermott was born on 6 September 1911 in Glebe.
When did Emmet McDermott die?
Emmet McDermott died on 31 August 2002.
What was Emmet McDermott's occupation?
Emmet McDermott was a dentist and politician.
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Emmet McDermott was Australian.
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