Ian Leggat

New Zealand teacher and university chancellor (1929–2025)
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Summary

Ian Leggat is a human[1]. He was born in New Plymouth[2]. He was born on +1929-04-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Christchurch[4]. He died on +2025-07-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a teacher[6] and chancellor[7].

Key Facts

  • Ian Leggat was born in New Plymouth[2].
  • Ian Leggat died in Christchurch[4].
  • Ian Leggat was born on +1929-04-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ian Leggat died on +2025-07-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • A child of Ian Leggat was Richard Leggat[8].
  • Ian Leggat held citizenship in New Zealand[9].
  • Ian Leggat's professions included teacher[6].
  • Ian Leggat's professions included chancellor[7].
  • Ian Leggat was employed by Rangiora High School[10].
  • Ian Leggat was employed by Cambridge High School[11].
  • Among Ian Leggat's employers was Former site of Shirley Boys' High School[12].
  • Ian Leggat was employed by Christchurch Teachers' College[13].
  • Ian Leggat was employed by Hagley College[14].
  • Ian Leggat was employed by Christchurch Boys' High School[15].
  • Ian Leggat was educated at Southwell School[16].
  • Ian Leggat was educated at New Plymouth Boys' High School[17].
  • Ian Leggat's education included a stint at Hutt Valley High School[18].
  • Ian Leggat was educated at Gisborne High School[19].
  • Ian Leggat's education included a stint at University of Auckland[20].
  • Ian Leggat's education included a stint at University of Auckland[21].
  • Ian Leggat received the Companion of the Queen's Service Order[22].
  • Ian Leggat received the honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury[23].
  • Ian Leggat received the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[24].
  • Ian Leggat is recorded as male[25].
  • Ian Leggat's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in New Plymouth[2], Ian Leggat… he was born on +1929-04-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Southwell School[16], a boarding school[27], in New Zealand[28], founded in 1911[29]; New Plymouth Boys' High School[17], a high school[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1882[32]; Hutt Valley High School[18], a secondary school[33], in New Zealand[34], founded in 1926[35]; Gisborne High School[19]; University of Auckland[20], a public university[36], in New Zealand[37], founded in 1883[38], headquartered in Auckland City[39]; and University of Canterbury[40], a university[41], in New Zealand[42], founded in 1873[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include teacher[6] and chancellor[7]. Employers include Rangiora High School[10], a public school[44], in New Zealand[45], founded in 1881[46]; Cambridge High School[11]; Former site of Shirley Boys' High School[12]; Christchurch Teachers' College[13]; Hagley College[14], a secondary school[47], in New Zealand[48], founded in 1966[49]; and Christchurch Boys' High School[15], a secondary school[50], in New Zealand[51], founded in 1881[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Queen's Service Order[22], a grade of an order[53], in New Zealand[54]; honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury[23], an award[55], in New Zealand[56]; and Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[24], a grade of an order[57], in New Zealand[58].

Personal Life

A child of Ian Leggat was Richard Leggat[8].

Death and Burial

Ian Leggat died on +2025-07-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Christchurch[4].

FAQs

Where was Ian Leggat born?

Ian Leggat's place of birth was New Plymouth[2].

Where did Ian Leggat die?

Ian Leggat died in Christchurch[4].

What did Ian Leggat do for work?

Ian Leggat worked as teacher[6] and chancellor[7].

Where did Ian Leggat go to school?

Ian Leggat was educated at Southwell School[16], New Plymouth Boys' High School[17], Hutt Valley High School[18], and Gisborne High School[19].

What awards did Ian Leggat receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Queen's Service Order[22], honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury[23], and Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[24].

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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