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  • Comment: Why do we need a "Legacy" section when all it says is the man's death? "Freelanced" citations (FN6,7 as of commenting) seems pretty suspicious. You sure those meets WP:RS? ABG (Talk/Report any mistakes here) 15:54, 22 September 2024 (UTC)

Dr.

Sydney Selvon

Born24 March 1948
Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius
Died26 August 2021
Grand-Gaube, Mauritius[1]
OccupationJournalist, Editor, Historian
LanguageEnglish, French
NationalityMauritian
Alma materNWMD International University, South Africa
GenreHistory
SubjectMauritian history, culture, journalism
Years active1972-2021
Notable works"A Comprehensive History of Mauritius", "Port-Louis Harbour"
Notable awardsPrix Nicolas Lambert (1979)[2]
Spouse

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(m. )​

Dr. Sydney Selvon (March 24, 1948[3] – August 26, 2021[4][5]) was a Mauritian journalist, editor, and historian known for his contributions to the media landscape and the documentation of Mauritius's cultural and political history. Throughout his career, Selvon held editorial positions in Canada, Australia, and Mauritius.[6][7]

Sydney Selvon's career spanned several decades, from 1972 till his death, and encompassed a range of roles within the field of journalism. He served as the Editor-in-Chief of Le Mauriticien, a daily newspaper in Mauritius. His editorials were created to spark national dialogue and influence public opinion on socio-political issues.[6][7]

Selvon was involved in founding and leading journalism organizations in Mauritius. He played roles in the establishment of the Association of Journalists of Mauritius and the Mauritius Union of Journalists, advocating for ethical standards and professional development within the industry.[6][7]

In addition to his editorial responsibilities, Selvon authored his own several books on Mauritian history and culture, including "A Comprehensive History of Mauritius" and "Port-Louis Harbour."[8]

Sydney Selvon's academic background provided a foundation for his career in journalism and historical research. He received his primary education at St. Jean Bosco Roman Catholic Authority School in Mauritius and pursued secondary education at Royal College, Curepipe. Selvon's academic achievements include distinctions in subjects such as English, French, and History.[6][7]

In addition, Selvon earned a doctorate in History, specializing in Journalism, from NWMD International University in South Africa.[6][7]

Sydney Selvon's publications reflect his dedication to documenting and interpreting Mauritius's history and culture. His works, including "Vacoas-Phoenix: La genèse d'une ville" and "Ramgoolam," offer insights into many aspects of Mauritian society.[6][7]

Noteworthy among Selvon's publications is "A Comprehensive History of Mauritius," which provides an account of the island's evolution over centuries. Additionally, he has contributed to translations of books such as "Lower Your Golf Handicap in 10 Days" by Nick Wright.[6][7]

Selvon died on August 26, 2021.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Marie Danielle Selvon". Elections Mauritius.
  2. ^ "Il y a 40 ans, les épidémies de typhoïde, de malaria et de conjonctivite virale régressaient". Lexpress.mu. March 5, 2020.
  3. ^ "Australia, Mauritius SYDNEY SELVON". Africa Intelligence. April 17, 1995.
  4. ^ a b "Obituary: journalist and historian Sydney Selvon is no more". Defimedia.
  5. ^ a b "Death of Sydney Selvon, former editor-in-chief of the newspaper Le Mauricien". Le Mauricien. August 26, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Asgarally, Issa. "Sydney Selvon". Freelanced.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g Keebaugh, Kent. "Sydney Selvon". Freelanced.
  8. ^ "Author Sydney Selvon". Stanford Libraries. Stanford University.


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