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Liam Davison
Born (1957-07-29)29 July 1957
Died 17 July 2014(2014-07-17) (aged 56)
Cause of death Air crash
Nationality Australian
Alma mater Chisholm Institute
Occupation Writer

Liam Patrick Davison (born 29 July 1957 – died 17 July 2014) was an Australian writer. He was known for writing novels. Liam Davison also taught creative writing at the Chisholm Institute in Melbourne, Australia. He won important awards for his books, like The Age Book of the Year Award. He also won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award. Sometimes, he wrote reviews for The Australian newspaper.

Liam Davison was born in Melbourne. He was married and had two children. He passed away at the age of 56.

About Liam Davison's Life

Liam Davison was born in the city of Melbourne, Australia. He grew up there and later became a well-known writer. He wrote many novels that were enjoyed by readers. His work often explored different themes and ideas.

His Work as a Teacher

Besides writing, Liam Davison also shared his knowledge with others. He taught creative writing at the Chisholm Institute. This is a place where students learn different skills. He helped many young writers develop their talents.

Awards and Recognition

Liam Davison's writing was recognized with several awards. These awards showed how important his books were. Winning The Age Book of the Year Award was a big achievement. He also received the Victorian Premier's Literary Award. These honors highlighted his skill as a novelist.

His Final Journey

On 17 July 2014, Liam Davison and his wife were traveling. They were on board Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. The flight was going from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sadly, the plane was shot down near Hrabove, Ukraine. All the people on board the flight died. Liam Davison was 56 years old at the time. He and his wife were among 36 Australian citizens who died in this event.

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