H. C. Coombs, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

H. C. Coombs

Australian economist

Date of Birth: 24-Feb-1906

Place of Birth: Kalamunda, Western Australia, Australia

Date of Death: 29-Oct-1997

Profession: economist, civil servant

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Herbert Cole "Nugget" Coombs (24 February 1906 – 29 October 1997) was an Australian economist and public servant.
He is best known as the first Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, in office from 1960 to 1968.