Jock Alves
Rhodesian epidemiologist and politician, mayor of Salisbury / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William "Jock" Alves (c. 1909 – 10 February 1979) was a Scottish-born Rhodesian physician and politician who served as mayor of Salisbury (now Harare) from 1972 to 1974. He later served as a member of the Senate of Rhodesia until his death. An epidemiologist by profession, he directed a bilharzia research laboratory in Salisbury and later worked with the World Health Organization on parasitic disease projects.
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Jock Alves | |
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Member of the Senate of Rhodesia | |
In office 1970s – 10 February 1979 | |
Mayor of Salisbury | |
In office 2 August 1972 – 7 August 1974 | |
Preceded by | Roger Bates |
Succeeded by | Tony Tanser |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1909 Scotland, United Kingdom |
Died | 10 February 1979 (aged 70) Salisbury, Rhodesia |
Political party | Rhodesian Front |
Alma mater | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (BA, PhD) |
Occupation | Epidemiologist, politician |
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