Eric Godley

New Zealand botanist and historian (1919–2010)
Person human Q5386820
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Eric Godley

Summary

Eric Godley is a human[1]. Born in Devonport[2], he… he was born on May 10, 1919[3]. He passed away in Christchurch[4]. He died on June 27, 2010[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], biographer[7], historian[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10].

Key Facts

  • Eric Godley's place of birth was Devonport[2].
  • Eric Godley passed away in Christchurch[4].
  • Eric Godley was born on May 10, 1919[3].
  • Eric Godley was born on January 1, 1919[11].
  • Eric Godley died on June 27, 2010[5].
  • Eric Godley died on January 1, 2010[12].
  • Eric Godley held citizenship in New Zealand[13].
  • English was Eric Godley's native language[14].
  • Eric Godley's professions included botanist[6].
  • Eric Godley's professions included biographer[7].
  • Eric Godley's professions included historian[8].
  • Eric Godley's professions included botanical collector[9].
  • Eric Godley's professions included scientific collector[10].
  • Eric Godley's field of work was botany[15].
  • Eric Godley was employed by University of Auckland[16].
  • Eric Godley was educated at University of Cambridge[17].
  • Eric Godley was educated at University of Auckland[18].
  • Eric Godley received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Eric Godley received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[20].
  • Eric Godley received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[21].
  • Eric Godley received the Associate of Honour of the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture[22].
  • Eric Godley received the Allan Mere award[23].
  • Eric Godley received the honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury[24].
  • Eric Godley is recorded as male[25].
  • Eric Godley's instance of is recorded as human[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Devonport[2], Eric Godley… Recorded date of birth include May 10, 1919[3] and January 1, 1919[11]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[17], a collegiate university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1209[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and University of Auckland[18], a public university[31], in New Zealand[32], founded in 1883[33], headquartered in Auckland City[34]. Eric Godley earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[35]. He studied under Olga Livia Gertrude Adams[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], biographer[7], historian[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10]. Eric Godley's field of work was botany[15]. Among his employers was University of Auckland[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[20]; Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[21], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Associate of Honour of the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture[22], an award[41], in New Zealand[42]; Allan Mere award[23], an award[43], in New Zealand[44], founded in 1982[45]; and honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury[24], an award[46], in New Zealand[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 27, 2010[5] and January 1, 2010[12]. Eric Godley passed away in Christchurch[4].

FAQs

Where was Eric Godley born?

Eric Godley was born in Devonport[2].

Where did Eric Godley die?

Eric Godley passed away in Christchurch[4].

What did Eric Godley do for work?

Eric Godley worked as botanist[6], biographer[7], historian[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10].

Where did Eric Godley go to school?

Eric Godley was educated at University of Cambridge[17] and University of Auckland[18].

What awards did Eric Godley receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[20], Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[21], and Associate of Honour of the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture[22].

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  2. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] . nzbotanicalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . nzbotanicalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . canterbury.ac.nz. canterbury.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [35] . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  27. [36] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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