Bob Kirk

New Zealand coastal geomorphologist (1944–2024)
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Bob Kirk

Summary

Bob Kirk is a human[1]. Born in Auckland[2], he… he was born on +1944-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Christchurch[4]. He died on +2024-03-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], local politician[7], and geomorphologist[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Auckland[2], Bob Kirk…
  • Bob Kirk passed away in Christchurch[4].
  • Bob Kirk was born on +1944-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Bob Kirk was born on +1944-06-07T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Bob Kirk died on +2024-03-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Bob Kirk's father was Norman Kirk[10].
  • Bob Kirk's mother was Ruth Kirk[11].
  • Bob Kirk held citizenship in New Zealand[12].
  • Bob Kirk worked as a geographer[6].
  • Bob Kirk worked as a local politician[7].
  • Bob Kirk worked as a geomorphologist[8].
  • Bob Kirk held the position of full professor[13].
  • Bob Kirk held the position of professor emeritus[14].
  • Among Bob Kirk's employers was University of Canterbury[15].
  • Bob Kirk was educated at University of Canterbury[16].
  • Bob Kirk's education included a stint at University of Canterbury[17].
  • A notable student of Bob Kirk was Donald Malcolm Neale[18].
  • Bob Kirk received the Distinguished New Zealand Geographer Medal[19].
  • Bob Kirk was a member of Canterbury Regional Council[20].
  • Bob Kirk is recorded as male[21].
  • Bob Kirk's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Bob Kirk supervised Iain Nicholas Dawe as a doctoral student[23].
  • Bob Kirk supervised Martin Single as a doctoral student[24].
  • Bob Kirk's ISNI is recorded as 0000000063647208[25].
  • Bob Kirk's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 50644992[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Bob Kirk's place of birth was Auckland[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1944-00-00T00:00:00Z[3] and +1944-06-07T00:00:00Z[9]. His father was Norman Kirk[10]. His mother was Ruth Kirk[11].

Education

Educated at University of Canterbury[16], a university[27], in New Zealand[28], founded in 1873[29]. Bob Kirk earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[30]. He studied under Roger Fairbairn McLean[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], local politician[7], and geomorphologist[8]. Bob Kirk was employed by University of Canterbury[15]. Positions held include full professor[13], an academic rank[32] and professor emeritus[14], an academic title[33]. A notable student of him was Donald Malcolm Neale[18]. Doctoral students include Iain Nicholas Dawe[23], a policy advisor[34] and Martin Single[24].

Recognition

Bob Kirk received the Distinguished New Zealand Geographer Medal[19].

Death and Burial

Bob Kirk died on +2024-03-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Christchurch[4].

FAQs

Where was Bob Kirk born?

Born in Auckland[2], Bob Kirk…

Where did Bob Kirk die?

Bob Kirk passed away in Christchurch[4].

Who were Bob Kirk's parents?

Bob Kirk's father was Norman Kirk[10]. Bob Kirk's mother was Ruth Kirk[11].

What did Bob Kirk do for work?

Bob Kirk worked as geographer[6], local politician[7], and geomorphologist[8].

Where did Bob Kirk go to school?

Bob Kirk was educated at University of Canterbury[16] and University of Canterbury[17].

What awards did Bob Kirk receive?

Honors received include Distinguished New Zealand Geographer Medal[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Press. thepress.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Press. thepress.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . canterbury.ac.nz. canterbury.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . canterbury.ac.nz. canterbury.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Beach morphology and sediments of the Canterbury Bight.. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . nzgs.co.nz. nzgs.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . nzgs.co.nz. nzgs.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [30] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . The Press. thepress.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . legacy.com. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [18] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [31] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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