Margaret di Menna

New Zealand microbiologist, first NZ woman PhD
Person human Q16019676
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Summary

Margaret di Menna is a human[1]. She was born in Huddersfield[2]. She was born on July 8, 1923[3]. She died in Hamilton[4]. She died on March 24, 2014[5]. She worked as a microbiologist[6] and botanist[7]. She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Huddersfield[2].
  • Margaret di Menna passed away in Hamilton[4].
  • Margaret di Menna was born on July 8, 1923[3].
  • Margaret di Menna died on March 24, 2014[5].
  • Margaret di Menna held citizenship in New Zealand[9].
  • Margaret di Menna worked as a microbiologist[6].
  • Margaret di Menna's professions included botanist[7].
  • Margaret di Menna's education included a stint at University of Otago[10].
  • Margaret di Menna received the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[11].
  • Margaret di Menna is recorded as female[12].
  • Margaret di Menna's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Margaret di Menna supervised Nick Waipara as a doctoral student[14].
  • Margaret di Menna earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[15].
  • Margaret di Menna's family name is recorded as Di Menna[16].
  • Margaret di Menna's given name is recorded as Margaret[17].
  • Margaret di Menna's academic thesis is recorded as Q141209557[18].
  • Margaret di Menna's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Margaret di Menna's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NZThesisProject[20].
  • Margaret di Menna's collection items at is recorded as International Collection of Microorganisms from Plants[21].

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Origins and Family

Margaret di Menna was born in Huddersfield[2]. She was born on July 8, 1923[3].

Education

Margaret di Menna was educated at University of Otago[10]. She earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include microbiologist[6] and botanist[7]. Margaret di Menna supervised Nick Waipara as a doctoral student[14].

Recognition

Margaret di Menna received the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[11].

Death and Burial

Margaret di Menna died on March 24, 2014[5]. She passed away in Hamilton[4].

Why It Matters

Margaret di Menna is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Margaret di Menna born?

Margaret di Menna's place of birth was Huddersfield[2].

Where did Margaret di Menna die?

Margaret di Menna died in Hamilton[4].

What did Margaret di Menna do for work?

Margaret di Menna worked as microbiologist[6] and botanist[7].

Where did Margaret di Menna go to school?

Margaret di Menna was educated at University of Otago[10].

What awards did Margaret di Menna receive?

Honors received include Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 6w ago · DrThneed · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bionomia id → Margaret di Menna
    Alexander turnbull library id → 138783
    Educated at → University of Otago
    Worldcat entities id → E39PBJkxG9hQmXj3jVxVffjXBP
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