Hermann Black
(1904-1990) economist, public-affairs commentator and university chancellor
About Hermann Black
Lived 1904 – 1990 (aged 85). Hermann Black was an economist.
Chancellor Black (seated center) at a 1984 luncheon with Imran Khan (seated left) and Vice-Chancellor John Manning Ward (standing second from left), before Khan played for the university club. Sir Hermann David Black (15 November 1904, Sydney – 28 February 1990, Sydney) was an economist, public-affairs commentator and Chancellor of the University of Sydney. He was knighted in 1974 and appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 1986.
Awards included: M. Ec. (Syd), F.C.I.S., F.A.S.A., Hon. D. LITT (N'csle, NSW), Knight Bachelor, A.C. Doctor of the University (U.N.E.), (h.c.), Doctor of the University (Syd), (honoris causa).
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Who was Hermann Black?
(1904-1990) economist, public-affairs commentator and university chancellor
When was Hermann Black born?
Hermann Black was born on 15 November 1904.
When did Hermann Black die?
Hermann Black died on 28 February 1990.
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Hermann Black was an economist.
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