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Greg Tegart

1929 – 2023

Australian public servant

Engineer Civil servant Materials scientist
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About Greg Tegart

Lived 1929 – 2023 (aged 94). Greg Tegart was an Australian engineer, civil servant, materials scientist, metallurgist, scientist and expert.

William John McGregor "Greg" Tegart (27 March 1929 – 4 July 2023) was an Australian senior public servant. He was latterly an adjunct professor at Victoria University.

Early life William John McGregor Tegart was born on 27 March 1929. He was educated at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, University of Melbourne and University of Sheffield.

Tegart retired from the public service in 1993.

Death Tegart died on 4 July 2023, at the age of 94.

Awards and honours In June 1990, Tegart was made a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of service to science and technology.

Tegart was a Foundation Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Melbourne, RMIT University, University of Sheffield
Awards
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering; Member of the Order of Australia
Also known as
William John McGregor Tegart

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Greg Tegart?

Australian public servant

When was Greg Tegart born?

Greg Tegart was born on 27 March 1929 in Melbourne.

When did Greg Tegart die?

Greg Tegart died on 4 July 2023.

What was Greg Tegart's occupation?

Greg Tegart was an engineer, civil servant, materials scientist, metallurgist, scientist and expert.

What nationality was Greg Tegart?

Greg Tegart was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Greg Tegart

· Wikidata: Q16091334

· DBpedia: Greg Tegart

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