Henry Devenish Skinner
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Summary
Henry Devenish Skinner was born on January 1, 1886[1], in New Plymouth[2]. He died on January 1, 1978[3], in Dunedin[4]. He worked as a librarian[5], academic[6], curator[7], ethnologist[8], and docent[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 18, 1886[11]
- Date of death: February 9, 1978[12]
- Father: William Henry Skinner[13]
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[14]
- Occupation: soldier[15]
- Position held: museum director[16]
- Employer: Otago Museum[17], University of Otago[18]
- Educated at: Nelson College[19]
- Award received: Hector Medal[20], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[22], honorary doctor of the University of Otago[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Family name: Skinner[25]
- Given name: Henry[26], Devenish[27]
- Described at URL: http://archaeopedia.com/wiki/index.php/Skinner_H_D[28]
- Participant in: Chatham Islands Expedition 1924[29]
- Nickname: Harry[30]
- Different from: Henry T. Skinner[31], Henry Skinner[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Library and Information Science[33]
- P14611: 152678[34]
Why It Matters
Henry Devenish Skinner is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Henry Devenish Skinner born?
Henry Devenish Skinner was born in New Plymouth[2].
Where did Henry Devenish Skinner die?
Henry Devenish Skinner died in Dunedin[4].
Who were Henry Devenish Skinner's parents?
Henry Devenish Skinner's father was William Henry Skinner[13].
What did Henry Devenish Skinner do for work?
Henry Devenish Skinner worked as a librarian[5], academic[6], curator[7], ethnologist[8], and docent[9].
Where did Henry Devenish Skinner go to school?
Henry Devenish Skinner was educated at Nelson College[19].
What awards did Henry Devenish Skinner receive?
Honors received include Hector Medal[20], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[22], and honorary doctor of the University of Otago[23].