Gerard Frederick van Tets

British born ornithologist, palaeontologist and botanical collector (1929 – 1995)
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Summary

Gerard Frederick van Tets was born on January 19, 1929[1], in London[2]. He died on January 14, 1995[3], in Canberra[4]. He worked as a paleontologist[5], ornithologist[6], and botanical collector[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Jhr. Hendrik Barthout van Tets, Heer van Goidschalxoord[9]
  • Mother: Therese van Heukelom[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
  • Employer: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation[12]
  • Educated at: University of British Columbia[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Given name: Gerard[15], Francis[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
  • Nickname: Jerry[18]
  • Collection items at: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Herbarium[19]

FAQs

Where was Gerard Frederick van Tets born?

Gerard Frederick van Tets's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Gerard Frederick van Tets die?

Gerard Frederick van Tets passed away in Canberra[4].

Who were Gerard Frederick van Tets's parents?

Gerard Frederick van Tets's father was Jhr. Hendrik Barthout van Tets, Heer van Goidschalxoord[9]. Gerard Frederick van Tets's mother was Therese van Heukelom[10].

What did Gerard Frederick van Tets do for work?

Gerard Frederick van Tets worked as a paleontologist[5], ornithologist[6], and botanical collector[7].

Where did Gerard Frederick van Tets go to school?

Gerard Frederick van Tets was educated at University of British Columbia[13].

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  4. [9] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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