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Pru Bonham

b. 1948

Australian marine biologist and politician

Marine biologistAlderman
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About Pru Bonham

Born 1948. Pru Bonham is an Australian marine biologist and alderman.

Prudence Bonham (born 1948) is an Australian former politician and marine biologist. She was a Hobart City Council Alderman from 1990 to 2002 and the deputy lord mayor of Hobart from 1994 to 2002.

Bonham spent 26 years working as a marine biologist for CSIRO. She took part in various marine expeditions in the Australian region and the Antarctic.

Bonham was inducted into the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women in 2013.

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Important facts

Born
1948, Sydney
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Marine biologist, alderman
Nationality
Australia
Employers
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Awards
Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women
Also known as
Prudence Bonham

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pru Bonham?

Australian marine biologist and politician

When was Pru Bonham born?

Pru Bonham was born in 1948 in Sydney.

What is Pru Bonham's occupation?

Pru Bonham is a marine biologist and alderman.

What nationality is Pru Bonham?

Pru Bonham is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pru Bonham

· Wikidata: Q42293869

· DBpedia: Prudence Bonham

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