Gilbert Archey

New Zealand ethnologist, zoologist and museum director (1890–1974)
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Gilbert Archey

Summary

Gilbert Archey is a human[1]. His place of birth was York[2]. He was born on August 4, 1890[3]. He died on October 20, 1974[4]. He worked as an ethnologist[5], zoologist[6], ornithologist[7], paleontologist[8], and journal editor[9].

Key Facts

  • Gilbert Archey's place of birth was York[2].
  • Gilbert Archey was born on August 4, 1890[3].
  • Gilbert Archey died on October 20, 1974[4].
  • Burial took place at Bromley Cemetery[10].
  • Gilbert Archey held citizenship in New Zealand[11].
  • Gilbert Archey worked as an ethnologist[5].
  • Gilbert Archey's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Gilbert Archey worked as an ornithologist[7].
  • Gilbert Archey worked as a paleontologist[8].
  • Gilbert Archey worked as a journal editor[9].
  • Gilbert Archey worked as a botanical collector[12].
  • Gilbert Archey held the position of President of the Royal Society of New Zealand[13].
  • Gilbert Archey held the position of museum director[14].
  • Among Gilbert Archey's employers was Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira[15].
  • Among Gilbert Archey's employers was Nelson College[16].
  • Gilbert Archey was employed by Canterbury Museum[17].
  • Gilbert Archey's education included a stint at University of Canterbury[18].
  • Gilbert Archey received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Gilbert Archey received the Hector Medal[20].
  • Gilbert Archey received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • Gilbert Archey received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[22].
  • Gilbert Archey received the Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[23].
  • Gilbert Archey received the Fellow of the Art Galleries and Museums Association of New Zealand[24].
  • Gilbert Archey is recorded as male[25].
  • Gilbert Archey's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in York[2], Gilbert Archey… he was born on August 4, 1890[3].

Education

Gilbert Archey was educated at University of Canterbury[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ethnologist[5], zoologist[6], ornithologist[7], paleontologist[8], journal editor[9], and botanical collector[12]. Employers include Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira[15], a museum[27], in New Zealand[28], founded in 1852[29]; Nelson College[16], a secondary school[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1856[32]; and Canterbury Museum[17], a museum[33], in New Zealand[34], founded in 1870[35]. Positions held include President of the Royal Society of New Zealand[13] and museum director[14], a profession[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Hector Medal[20], a science award[39], in New Zealand[40]; Knight Bachelor[21], a title of honor[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1300[43]; Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[22]; Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[23], a fellowship award[44], in United Kingdom[45]; and Fellow of the Art Galleries and Museums Association of New Zealand[24].

Death and Burial

Gilbert Archey died on October 20, 1974[4]. Burial took place at Bromley Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Gilbert Archey born?

Gilbert Archey's place of birth was York[2].

What did Gilbert Archey do for work?

Gilbert Archey worked as ethnologist[5], zoologist[6], ornithologist[7], paleontologist[8], and journal editor[9].

Where did Gilbert Archey go to school?

Gilbert Archey was educated at University of Canterbury[18].

What awards did Gilbert Archey receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Hector Medal[20], Knight Bachelor[21], and Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[22].

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  12. [9] . Indexes to the Records of the Auckland Institute and Museum Volumes 1–33, 1930–1996. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . A Good Place to Be: Auckland Museum People 1929–89. wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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