About Gwyn Howells
Lived 1918 – 1997 (aged 79). Gwyn Howells was an Australian civil servant.
Gwyn Howells (13 May 191826 July 1997) was a senior Australian public servant, best known for his time as Director-General of the Department of Health.
Life and career Howells was born on 13 May 1918 in Birmingham, England. He studied at the University of London.
Howells was appointed Director-General of Health in 1973. He left the position on 31 December 1982, five months ahead of his official date of retirement.
Howells died on 26 July 1997.
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Who was Gwyn Howells?
Australian public servant
When was Gwyn Howells born?
Gwyn Howells was born on 13 May 1918.
When did Gwyn Howells die?
Gwyn Howells died on 26 July 1997.
What was Gwyn Howells's occupation?
Gwyn Howells was a civil servant.
What nationality was Gwyn Howells?
Gwyn Howells was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gwyn Howells. https://biography.guide/gwyn-howells-civil-servant/
MLA: "Gwyn Howells." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gwyn-howells-civil-servant/.
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