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Bede Callaghan

(1912–1993) banker and university chancellor

PersonDied aged 81humanQ47523637

Also known as Sir Bede Bertrand Callaghan · Sir Bede Callaghan · Bede Bertrand Callaghan

Born: March 16, 1912
Died: September 19, 1993
Birthplace: Wickham
Place of death: Wahroonga
Citizenship: Australia
Occupation: banker

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Sir Bede Bertrand Callaghan CBE was an Australian banker and university administrator. He was managing director of the Commonwealth Bank from 1965 to 1976 and chancellor of the University of Newcastle from 1977 to 1988.

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Sex or gender: male
Awards: Knight Bachelor
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Given name: Bede

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