Famous People with Name Canavan

Dennis Canavan            Origin/Culture/Country: Scottish

Dennis Canavan: is a Scottish politician, and was an Independent Member of the Scottish Parliament for Falkirk West.He was educated at St. Bride's and St. Columba's Schools, Cowdenbeath, and at the University of Edinburgh. He worked as a schoolteacher from 1968 until 1974 and was Assistant Head of Holyrood High School,Edinburgh,at the time of his first election to Parliament.

Trudi Canavan            Origin/Culture/Country: Australian

Trudi Canavan: an Australian writer of fantasy novels, best known for her bestselling fantasy trilogies The Black Magician trilogy and Age of the Five. While establishing her writing career she worked as a graphic designer.Canavan was born in Kew, in Melbourne, Australia and grew up in the suburb of Ferntree Gully. From early in her childhood she was creative and interested in art, writing and music. After deciding to become a professional artist she completed an Advanced Certificate in Promotional Display at the Melbourne College of Decoration, where she received an award for Highest Aggregate Mark in Art Subjects in 1988.[1]