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Kay Saunders

1947 – 2026

Australian historian and anthropologist

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About Kay Saunders

Lived 1947 – 2026 (aged 78–79). Kay Saunders was an Australian historian and anthropologist.

Kay Elizabeth Bass Saunders (19 August 1947 – May 2026) was an Australian historian and Emeritus Professor at the University of Queensland.

Early life and education Saunders was born in Brisbane, Queensland on 19 August 1947. She graduated with a BA (1970) and PhD (1975) from the University of Queensland (UQ).

Career She was employed by UQ throughout her academic career, firstly as tutor, then progressing through the ranks to Professor of History (2002–2005). Following her retirement in 2006 she was appointed Emeritus Professor. and was promoted to Officer in the 2021 Australia Day Honours for "distinguished service to tertiary education, particularly to history, as an academic and author, to professional associations, and to the community".

Selected works

(Reissued in 2020. )

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Important facts

Born
1947, Brisbane
Birth century
Died
2026
Nationality
Employers
University of Queensland
Awards
Member of the Order of Australia; Officer of the Order of Australia; Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia; Fellow of the Royal Historical Society; Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland; Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts; Centenary Medal
Also known as
Kay Elizabeth Bass Saunders, Kay Elizabeth Saunders

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Kay Saunders's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Kay Saunders?

Australian historian and anthropologist

When was Kay Saunders born?

Kay Saunders was born in 1947 in Brisbane.

When did Kay Saunders die?

Kay Saunders died in 2026.

What was Kay Saunders's occupation?

Kay Saunders was a historian and anthropologist.

What nationality was Kay Saunders?

Kay Saunders was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kay Saunders

· Wikidata: Q70880291

· DBpedia: Kay Saunders

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