Ian Speden

New Zealand geologist (1932–2026)
Person human Q66358876
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Ian Speden

Summary

Ian Speden is a human[1]. Born in Gore[2], he… he was born on January 27, 1932[3]. He worked as a geologist[4], collector[5], researcher[6], and writer[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gore[2], Ian Speden…
  • Ian Speden was born on January 27, 1932[3].
  • Ian Speden held citizenship in New Zealand[9].
  • Ian Speden worked as a geologist[4].
  • Ian Speden worked as a collector[5].
  • Ian Speden's professions included researcher[6].
  • Ian Speden's professions included writer[7].
  • Among Ian Speden's employers was Department of Scientific and Industrial Research[10].
  • Ian Speden was employed by GNS Science[11].
  • Ian Speden's education included a stint at University of Otago[12].
  • Ian Speden received the Marsden Medal[13].
  • Ian Speden received the McKay Hammer Award[14].
  • Ian Speden received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[15].
  • Ian Speden was a member of Geoscience Society of New Zealand[16].
  • Ian Speden was a member of Royal Society Te Apārangi[17].
  • Ian Speden was a member of International Union of Geological Sciences[18].
  • Ian Speden is recorded as male[19].
  • Ian Speden's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ian Speden's archives at is recorded as Yale Peabody Museum[21].
  • Ian Speden earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[22].
  • Ian Speden's family name is recorded as Speden[23].
  • Ian Speden's given name is recorded as Ian[24].
  • Ian Speden's given name is recorded as Gordon[25].
  • Ian Speden's author citation is recorded as Speden[26].
  • Ian Speden's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as New Zealand English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Gore[2], Ian Speden… he was born on January 27, 1932[3].

Education

Ian Speden was educated at University of Otago[12]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[4], collector[5], researcher[6], and writer[7]. Employers include Department of Scientific and Industrial Research[10], a government agency[28], in New Zealand[29] and GNS Science[11], a research institute[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1992[32], headquartered in Lower Hutt[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Marsden Medal[13], a science award[34], in New Zealand[35]; McKay Hammer Award[14], a science award[36], in New Zealand[37], founded in 1957[38]; and Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[15].

Why It Matters

Ian Speden is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Ian Speden born?

Ian Speden was born in Gore[2].

What did Ian Speden do for work?

Ian Speden worked as geologist[4], collector[5], researcher[6], and writer[7].

Where did Ian Speden go to school?

Ian Speden was educated at University of Otago[12].

What awards did Ian Speden receive?

Honors received include Marsden Medal[13], McKay Hammer Award[14], and Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . scientists.org.nz. Retrieved . scientists.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . collections.tepapa.govt.nz. Retrieved . collections.tepapa.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . scoop.co.nz. Retrieved . scoop.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . scientists.org.nz. Retrieved . scientists.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . scientists.org.nz. Retrieved . scientists.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . gsnz.org.nz. Retrieved . gsnz.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . scientists.org.nz. Retrieved . scientists.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 5w ago · Printstream · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 15w ago · Paora · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Speden
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    Researchgate contributions id 2002191857, 2079427107, 2026855824
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