Clare Wright | |
|---|---|
| Born | Clare Alice Perry 14 May 1969 |
| Awards | Serle Award (2002) Max Kelly Medal (2002) Stella Prize (2014) Medal of the Order of Australia (2020) |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne (BA, PhD) Monash University (MA) |
| Thesis | Beyond the Ladies Lounge: A History of Female Publicans in Victoria, 1875–1945 (2002) |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | La Trobe University |
| Notable works | The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka (2013) |
| Website | clarewright.com.au |
Clare Alice Wright, OAM (born 14 May 1969) is an American Australian historian, author, broadcaster and podcaster. She is Professor of History and Professor of Public Engagement at La Trobe University, and was the winner of the 2014 Stella Prize. Wright has worked as a political speechwriter, university lecturer, historical consultant, radio and television broadcaster and podcaster.