Jean Macnamara

Dame Annie Jean Macnamara, DBE (1 April 1899 13 October 1968) was an Australian medical doctor and scientist, best known for her contributions to children's health and welfare. She was honoured as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1935.

Dame

Jean Macnamara

DBE
Dame Jean Macnamara in 1967
Born
Annie Jean Macnamara

(1899-04-01)1 April 1899
Beechworth, Victoria, Australia
Died13 October 1968(1968-10-13) (aged 69)
South Yarra, Victoria, Australia
Resting placeAshes were buried under a mossy rock at Beechworth
NationalityAustralian
EducationPresbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Occupation(s)Australian medical doctor and scientist
Children2
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