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John Passmore

1914 – 2004

Australian philosopher

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About John Passmore

Lived 1914 – 2004 (aged 89). John Passmore was an Australian philosopher and historian.

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Important facts

Born

9 September 1914, Sydney

Birth century

20th century

Died

25 July 2004, Sydney

Occupation

Philosopher, historian

Nationality

Australia

Education

University of Oxford, University of London, University of Sydney

Employers

University of Otago

Awards

Centenary Medal; Companion of the Order of Australia; Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities

Also known as

John Arthur Passmore

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Passmore's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Passmore?

Australian philosopher (1914–2004)

When was John Passmore born?

John Passmore was born on 9 September 1914 in Sydney.

When did John Passmore die?

John Passmore died on 25 July 2004 in Sydney.

What was John Passmore's occupation?

John Passmore was a philosopher and historian.

What nationality was John Passmore?

John Passmore was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Passmore

· Wikidata: Q4346643

· DBpedia: John Passmore

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