Eric Neal

Governor of South Australia (1996–2001), Chancellor of Flinders University (2002-2010)
Person human Q535666
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Eric Neal

Summary

Eric Neal is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on June 3, 1924[3]. He died on September 2, 2025[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], governor[6], and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eric Neal was born in London[2].
  • Eric Neal was born on June 3, 1924[3].
  • Eric Neal died on September 2, 2025[4].
  • Eric Neal held citizenship in Australia[9].
  • Eric Neal worked as an engineer[5].
  • Eric Neal worked as a governor[6].
  • Eric Neal worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Eric Neal held the position of Governor of South Australia[10].
  • Among Eric Neal's employers was Boral[11].
  • Among Eric Neal's employers was Atlas Copco[12].
  • Eric Neal was employed by Coca-Cola Amatil[13].
  • Among Eric Neal's employers was AMP Limited[14].
  • Among Eric Neal's employers was Westpac[15].
  • Eric Neal was employed by BHP Group[16].
  • Eric Neal received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[17].
  • Eric Neal received the Centenary Medal[18].
  • Eric Neal received the Companion of the Order of Australia[19].
  • Eric Neal received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Eric Neal received the Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering[21].
  • Eric Neal received the Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal[22].
  • Eric Neal was a member of Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering[23].
  • Eric Neal was a member of Adelaide Club[24].
  • Eric Neal was a member of Melbourne Club[25].
  • Eric Neal is recorded as male[26].
  • Eric Neal's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eric Neal was born in London[2]. He was born on June 3, 1924[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[5], governor[6], and businessperson[7]. Employers include Boral[11], a public company[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1946[30], headquartered in AMP Centre[31]; Atlas Copco[12], a business[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1873[34], headquartered in Nacka[35]; Coca-Cola Amatil[13], a business[36], in Australia[37], founded in 1904[38], headquartered in Sydney[39]; AMP Limited[14], a business[40], in Australia[41], founded in 1849[42], headquartered in Sydney[43]; Westpac[15], a bank[44], in Australia[45], founded in 1982[46], headquartered in Westpac Place[47]; and BHP Group[16], a business[48], in Australia[49], founded in 2001[50], headquartered in Melbourne[51]. Eric Neal held the position of Governor of South Australia[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[17], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53]; Centenary Medal[18], a medallion[54], in Australia[55], founded in 2001[56]; Companion of the Order of Australia[19], a grade of an order[57], in Australia[58]; Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 1300[61]; Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering[21]; and Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal[22], an award[62], in Australia[63], founded in 1923[64].

Death and Burial

Eric Neal died on September 2, 2025[4].

Why It Matters

Eric Neal ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Eric Neal born?

Eric Neal was born in London[2].

What did Eric Neal do for work?

Eric Neal worked as engineer[5], governor[6], and businessperson[7].

What awards did Eric Neal receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[17], Centenary Medal[18], Companion of the Order of Australia[19], and Knight Bachelor[20].

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  25. [4] . indailysa.com.au. Retrieved . indailysa.com.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Archives at University of South Australia - Mawson Lakes Campus
    Honorific prefix Sir, The Honourable
    Work location South Australia
    Occupation engineer, governor, businessperson
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