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Keith Seaman

1920 – 2013

Governor of South Australia

Priest Air force officerCivil servant
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About Keith Seaman

Lived 1920 – 2013 (aged 93). Keith Seaman was an Australian priest, air force officer, civil servant and governor.

Sir Keith Douglas Seaman (11 June 1920 – 30 June 2013) was Governor of South Australia from 1 September 1977 until 28 March 1982. He was the second successive governor to have been a minister of religion, Seaman being a minister in then recently merged Uniting Church in Australia.

Life Seaman was born in McLaren Vale, South Australia, on 11 June 1920. His father was Eli Semmens Seaman (1881-1956) and his mother was Ethel Maud Morgan (1883-1930). He was the 7th of their 8 children. His paternal grandfather, Philip Seaman (1841-1916), was born in Suffolk, UK, before migrating to South Australia and having 12 children.

Seaman attended Adelaide University. He enlisted in February 1940 and served in World War II as a flight lieutenant for the RAAF. After the war, he continued his studies of arts and laws part-time.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Unley High School, University of Adelaide, Flinders University
Positions held
Governor of South Australia
Employers
Royal Australian Air Force, Uniting Church in Australia, Methodist Church of Australasia
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order; Centenary Medal
Also known as
Sir Keith Seaman, Keith Douglas Seaman, Sir Keith Douglas Seaman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Keith Seaman?

Governor of South Australia (1977-82)

When was Keith Seaman born?

Keith Seaman was born on 11 June 1920 in McLaren Vale.

When did Keith Seaman die?

Keith Seaman died on 30 June 2013 in Hobart.

What was Keith Seaman's occupation?

Keith Seaman was a priest, air force officer, civil servant and governor.

What nationality was Keith Seaman?

Keith Seaman was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Keith Seaman

· Wikidata: Q126222

· DBpedia: Keith Seaman

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