Malcolm Burns

New Zealand agricultural scientist, university lecturer and administrator (1910–1986)
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Malcolm Burns

Summary

Malcolm Burns is a human[1]. Born in Ashley[2], he… he was born on +1910-03-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Christchurch[4]. He died on +1986-10-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an academic[6], trade unionist[7], and academic administrator[8].

Key Facts

  • Malcolm Burns was born in Ashley[2].
  • Malcolm Burns passed away in Christchurch[4].
  • Malcolm Burns was born on +1910-03-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Malcolm Burns died on +1986-10-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Malcolm Burns was married to Ruth Burns[9].
  • A child of Malcolm Burns was Carolyn W. Burns[10].
  • Malcolm Burns held citizenship in New Zealand[11].
  • English was Malcolm Burns's native language[12].
  • Malcolm Burns worked as an academic[6].
  • Malcolm Burns worked as a trade unionist[7].
  • Malcolm Burns worked as an academic administrator[8].
  • Malcolm Burns held the position of principal[13].
  • Malcolm Burns held the position of President of the Royal Society of New Zealand[14].
  • Among Malcolm Burns's employers was Lincoln University[15].
  • Malcolm Burns's education included a stint at Rangiora High School[16].
  • Malcolm Burns was educated at University of Aberdeen[17].
  • Malcolm Burns's doctoral advisor was William Gammie Ogg[18].
  • Malcolm Burns received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Malcolm Burns received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Malcolm Burns received the Doctor[21].
  • Malcolm Burns received the Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry[22].
  • Malcolm Burns received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[23].
  • Malcolm Burns received the honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury[24].
  • Malcolm Burns's image is recorded as 1952 Burns M M.jpg[25].
  • Malcolm Burns is recorded as male[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Ashley[2], Malcolm Burns… he was born on +1910-03-19T00:00:00Z[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Rangiora High School[16], a public school[27], in New Zealand[28], founded in 1881[29] and University of Aberdeen[17], a public research university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1495[32], headquartered in Aberdeen[33]. Malcolm Burns's doctoral advisor was William Gammie Ogg[18]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include academic[6], trade unionist[7], and academic administrator[8]. Among Malcolm Burns's employers was Lincoln University[15]. Positions held include principal[13], a job title[35] and President of the Royal Society of New Zealand[14]. He supervised Denis Stephen Hart as a doctoral student[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Doctor[21], an academic title[41]; Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry[22], an award[42], in New Zealand[43]; Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[23]; and honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury[24], an award[44], in New Zealand[45].

Personal Life

Among Malcolm Burns's spouses was Ruth Burns[9]. A child of him was Carolyn W. Burns[10].

Death and Burial

Malcolm Burns died on +1986-10-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Christchurch[4].

FAQs

Where was Malcolm Burns born?

Malcolm Burns was born in Ashley[2].

Where did Malcolm Burns die?

Malcolm Burns died in Christchurch[4].

Who was Malcolm Burns married to?

Malcolm Burns's spouses include Ruth Burns[9].

What did Malcolm Burns do for work?

Malcolm Burns worked as academic[6], trade unionist[7], and academic administrator[8].

Where did Malcolm Burns go to school?

Malcolm Burns was educated at Rangiora High School[16] and University of Aberdeen[17].

What awards did Malcolm Burns receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Doctor[21], and Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [25] . livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. Retrieved . livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . canterbury.ac.nz. canterbury.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [36] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [34] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. livingheritage.lincoln.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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