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McKeon, Gwladys Yvonne (1897–1979)

biologist

Gwladys Yvonne McKeon, 1930

Gwladys Yvonne McKeon, 1930

Brilliant Careers: Women Collectors and Illustrators in Queensland, compiled by Judith McKay, via Wikimedia Commons

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Gwladys Yvonne McKeon, 1930

Gwladys Yvonne McKeon, 1930

Brilliant Careers: Women Collectors and Illustrators in Queensland, compiled by Judith McKay, via Wikimedia Commons

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • James, Gwladys Yvonne
Birth

23 August, 1897
Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales

Death

15 August, 1979 (aged 81)
Kedron, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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