George Alexander Knox

New Zealand marine biologist, zoologist, Antarctic researcher and professor (1919–2008)
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George Alexander Knox

Summary

George Alexander Knox is a human[1]. Born in Pleasant Point[2], he… he was born on +1919-12-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Christchurch[4]. He died on +2008-08-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a marine biologist[6], zoologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • George Alexander Knox's place of birth was Pleasant Point[2].
  • George Alexander Knox died in Christchurch[4].
  • George Alexander Knox was born on +1919-12-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • George Alexander Knox died on +2008-08-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • George Alexander Knox held citizenship in New Zealand[9].
  • George Alexander Knox worked as a marine biologist[6].
  • George Alexander Knox worked as a zoologist[7].
  • George Alexander Knox's professions included university teacher[8].
  • George Alexander Knox held the position of full professor[10].
  • George Alexander Knox held the position of professor emeritus[11].
  • Among George Alexander Knox's employers was University of Canterbury[12].
  • George Alexander Knox's education included a stint at University of Canterbury[13].
  • George Alexander Knox was educated at Christchurch Teachers' College[14].
  • A notable student of George Alexander Knox was Malcolm P. Francis[15].
  • A notable student of George Alexander Knox was Geoff Tunnicliffe[16].
  • George Alexander Knox received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[17].
  • George Alexander Knox received the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[18].
  • George Alexander Knox received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • George Alexander Knox's image is recorded as George Alexander Knox.webp[20].
  • George Alexander Knox is recorded as male[21].
  • George Alexander Knox's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • George Alexander Knox supervised Malcolm P. Francis as a doctoral student[23].
  • George Alexander Knox supervised Kevin Peter Jansen as a doctoral student[24].
  • George Alexander Knox supervised Peter Fitzgerald as a doctoral student[25].
  • George Alexander Knox supervised K. J. Sainsbury as a doctoral student[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pleasant Point[2], George Alexander Knox… he was born on +1919-12-16T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Canterbury[13], a university[27], in New Zealand[28], founded in 1873[29] and Christchurch Teachers' College[14]. George Alexander Knox earned the academic degree of Master of Science[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include marine biologist[6], zoologist[7], and university teacher[8]. George Alexander Knox was employed by University of Canterbury[12]. Positions held include full professor[10], an academic rank[31] and professor emeritus[11], an academic title[32]. Notable students include Malcolm P. Francis[15], an ichthyologist[33], b. 1954[34], of New Zealand[35] and Geoff Tunnicliffe[16], a zoologist[36], 1938–2024[37], of New Zealand[38]. Doctoral students include Malcolm P. Francis[23], an ichthyologist[39], b. 1954[40], of New Zealand[41]; Kevin Peter Jansen[24], a marine biologist[42], 1922–2005[43]; Peter Fitzgerald[25], a scientist[44], 1929–2016[45], of New Zealand[46], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[47]; K. J. Sainsbury[26]; and Robert Lee Stephenson[48], a marine scientist[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[17]; Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[18], a grade of an order[50], in New Zealand[51]; and Member of the Order of the British Empire[19], an award[52], in United Kingdom[53].

Death and Burial

George Alexander Knox died on +2008-08-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Christchurch[4].

FAQs

Where was George Alexander Knox born?

Born in Pleasant Point[2], George Alexander Knox…

Where did George Alexander Knox die?

George Alexander Knox passed away in Christchurch[4].

What did George Alexander Knox do for work?

George Alexander Knox worked as marine biologist[6], zoologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did George Alexander Knox go to school?

George Alexander Knox was educated at University of Canterbury[13] and Christchurch Teachers' College[14].

What awards did George Alexander Knox receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[17], Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[18], and Member of the Order of the British Empire[19].

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  25. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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