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Penelope Wensley
Penny Wensley
Australian diplomat; Governor of Queensland.
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Penelope Wensley
Sex or Gender
Female
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Date of Birth
10/18/1946
Educated At
University of Queensland
Rosa Bassett School
Country of Citizenship
Australia
Instance Of
Human
Occupation
Diplomat
Given Name
Penelope
Place of Birth
Toowoomba
Languages Spoken, Written or Signed
English
Position Held
Governor of Queensland
(7/29/2008 - 7/29/2014)
Replaces
:
Quentin Bryce
Replaced By
:
Paul De Jersey
Start Time
:
7/29/2008
End Time
:
7/29/2014
Ambassador of Australia to France
(2005 - 2008)
Replaced By
:
David Ritchie
Start Time
:
2005
End Time
:
2008
National Soils Advocate
(8/31/2020 - )
Replaces
:
Michael Jeffery
Start Time
:
8/31/2020
Family Name
Wensley
Name in Native Language
Penelope Wensley
Award Received
Companion of the Order of Australia
(1/26/2011)
Subject Named As
:
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Anne WENSLEY
Award Rationale
:
For eminent contribution to the people of Queensland, and to Australia's international relations through senior diplomatic representational roles and as a key contributor to initiatives of the United Nations.
Point in Time
:
1/26/2011
Officer of the Order of Australia
(1/26/2001)
Subject Named As
:
Ms Penelope Anne WENSLEY
Award Rationale
:
For service to the development of Australia's international relations, particularly through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Point in Time
:
1/26/2001
Dame of the Order of Saint John
(2008)
Point in Time
:
2008
Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit
(2009)
Point in Time
:
2009
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