Michael Roche

historical geographer in New Zealand
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Michael Roche

Summary

Michael Roche is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1956[2]. He worked as a geographer[3], university teacher[4], and historian[5]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Michael Roche was born on January 1, 1956[2].
  • Michael Roche's professions included geographer[3].
  • Michael Roche's professions included university teacher[4].
  • Michael Roche worked as a historian[5].
  • Michael Roche held the position of professor emeritus[7].
  • Michael Roche was employed by Massey University[8].
  • Michael Roche's education included a stint at University of Canterbury[9].
  • Michael Roche's education included a stint at Massey University[10].
  • Michael Roche's education included a stint at University of Canterbury[11].
  • Michael Roche's doctoral advisor was Robert Garth Cant[12].
  • A notable student of Michael Roche was Robert Andrew McClean[13].
  • A notable student of Michael Roche was Q141100258[14].
  • A notable student of Michael Roche was Q141075649[15].
  • Michael Roche received the Distinguished New Zealand Geographer Medal[16].
  • Michael Roche received the Honorary Life Fellowship[17].
  • Michael Roche is recorded as male[18].
  • Michael Roche's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Michael Roche supervised Susan Mary Bowler as a doctoral student[20].
  • Michael Roche supervised Susan Abasa as a doctoral student[21].
  • Michael Roche earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[22].
  • Michael Roche earned the academic degree of Doctor of Letters[23].
  • Michael Roche earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[24].
  • Michael Roche's academic thesis is recorded as An historical geography of forest policy and management in New Zealand, 1840-1930.[25].
  • Michael Roche's academic thesis is recorded as Studies in historical geography, agrifood/forestry & geographic thought in New Zealand[26].
  • Michael Roche's academic thesis is recorded as The origins and evolution of scenic reserves[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Roche was born on January 1, 1956[2].

Education

Educated at University of Canterbury[9], a university[28], in New Zealand[29], founded in 1873[30] and Massey University[10], a public university[31], in New Zealand[32], founded in 1927[33]. Michael Roche's doctoral advisor was Robert Garth Cant[12]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[22], Doctor of Letters[23], and Master of Arts[24]. He studied under Robert Garth Cant[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[3], university teacher[4], and historian[5]. Among Michael Roche's employers was Massey University[8]. He held the position of professor emeritus[7]. Notable students include Robert Andrew McClean[13], a researcher[35]; Q141100258[14]; and Q141075649[15]. Doctoral students include Susan Mary Bowler[20], a researcher[36], specialised in urban design[37] and Susan Abasa[21], a university teacher[38], of New Zealand[39], awarded the Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished New Zealand Geographer Medal[16], an award[41], in New Zealand[42], founded in 2005[43] and Honorary Life Fellowship[17].

Why It Matters

Michael Roche is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

What did Michael Roche do for work?

Michael Roche worked as geographer[3], university teacher[4], and historian[5].

Where did Michael Roche go to school?

Michael Roche was educated at University of Canterbury[9], Massey University[10], and University of Canterbury[11].

What awards did Michael Roche receive?

Honors received include Distinguished New Zealand Geographer Medal[16] and Honorary Life Fellowship[17].

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · DrThneed · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Robert Andrew McClean, Q141100258, Q141075649
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  2. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → geographer, university teacher, historian
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → historical geographer in New Zealand
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    Cinii research id → 1140282266534358656
    Libraries australia id → 35594213
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