Ian Clunies Ross
Sir William Ian Clunies Ross CMG FAA (22 February 1899 – 20 June 1959) was an Australian veterinary scientist. He has been described as the "architect" of Australia's scientific boom, for his stewardship of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Australian scientific organisation.
Ian Clunies Ross CMG FAA | |
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Clunies Ross circa 1950 | |
| Chairman of the CSIRO | |
| In office 19 May 1949 – 20 June 1959 | |
| Preceded by | David Rivett |
| Succeeded by | Fred White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 February 1899 Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 20 June 1959 (aged 60) Victoria, Australia |
| Spouse | Janet Carter |
| Education | Newington College University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Veterinary scientist |
| Awards | James Cook Medal (1956) |
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