Jane Zemiro
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Elizabeth Jane Zemiro is an Australian academic and author. She was awarded the Ordre des Palmes Académiques by the French Government in 2000. Zemiro is the mother of comedian and presenter Julia Zemiro
.
in 1939. She studied at the University of Queensland
and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree.
In the mid-1960s, Zemiro travelled to France by ship. On board, she met French Algerian waiter Claude Zemiro, whom she subsequently married. In France, Zemiro studied at the University of Aix-en-Provence where she gained a Licence ès lettres. In 1967, Jane and Claude had a daughter, Julia Zemiro
.
After returning from France, the family lived in Zemiro's home town of Maryborough before settling in Sydney in 1970. Jane taught French in high schools and Claude opened a restaurant called Home Cooking. Zemiro was subsequently appointed as a Senior Lecturer in French Studies at the University of Sydney
, where she also obtained a Master of Arts degree.
Zemiro co-wrote the book series Tapis Volant and Mini Vol, and Révisions. She also translated the anthology Ekleksographia: wave two.
In 2000, Zemiro was awarded the Ordre des Palmes Académiques by the French Government.
Zemiro is the partner of poet Pam Brown
.
Julia Zemiro
Julia Zemiro is an Australian television presenter, radio host, actor, singer and comedian.- Early life :...
.
History
Zemiro was born in Maryborough, QueenslandMaryborough, Queensland
Maryborough is a city located on the Mary River in South East Queensland, Australia, approximately north of the state capital, Brisbane. The city is serviced by the Bruce Highway, and has a population of approximately 22,000 . It is closely tied to its neighbour city Hervey Bay which is...
in 1939. She studied at the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland, also known as UQ, is a public university located in state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest and largest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in the nation...
and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree.
In the mid-1960s, Zemiro travelled to France by ship. On board, she met French Algerian waiter Claude Zemiro, whom she subsequently married. In France, Zemiro studied at the University of Aix-en-Provence where she gained a Licence ès lettres. In 1967, Jane and Claude had a daughter, Julia Zemiro
Julia Zemiro
Julia Zemiro is an Australian television presenter, radio host, actor, singer and comedian.- Early life :...
.
After returning from France, the family lived in Zemiro's home town of Maryborough before settling in Sydney in 1970. Jane taught French in high schools and Claude opened a restaurant called Home Cooking. Zemiro was subsequently appointed as a Senior Lecturer in French Studies at the University of Sydney
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is a public university located in Sydney, New South Wales. The main campus spreads across the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington on the southwestern outskirts of the Sydney CBD. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania...
, where she also obtained a Master of Arts degree.
Zemiro co-wrote the book series Tapis Volant and Mini Vol, and Révisions. She also translated the anthology Ekleksographia: wave two.
In 2000, Zemiro was awarded the Ordre des Palmes Académiques by the French Government.
Zemiro is the partner of poet Pam Brown
Pam Brown
Pam Brown is an Australian poet.- Career :Brown was born in Seymour, Victoria, and her childhood was spent in on military bases in Toowoomba and Brisbane. Since her early twenties, she has mostly lived in Sydney...
.