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Vale Emeritus Professor John Rickard FAHA 1935 – 2024

The Australian Academy of the Humanities acknowledges, with deep sadness, the death of Emeritus Professor John Rickard FAHA.

A renowned Australian historian with a reputation as a leading interpreter of Australian cultural and political history, John was elected to the Academy in 1991. He wrote widely on Australian culture and biography and was awarded the prestigious Ernest Scott Prize in 1988 for his book Australia: A Cultural History.

John was a former professional actor and singer, who maintained a strong connection to the performing arts.

We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. He will be greatly missed.

An obituary is being prepared and will be available in due course.

 

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Our Fellows, current and those who have died, have contributed extensively to the rich Australian humanities community. When an Academy Fellow dies, we honour their impact by publishing an obituary by another Fellow who has had a long and close association with them.

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