Peter Bergquist

New Zealand molecular biologist (1935–2020)
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Peter Bergquist

Summary

Peter Bergquist is a human[1]. His place of birth was Auckland[2]. He was born on +1935-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Devonport[4]. He died on +2020-12-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a molecular biologist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8].

Key Facts

  • Peter Bergquist's place of birth was Auckland[2].
  • Peter Bergquist passed away in Devonport[4].
  • Peter Bergquist was born on +1935-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Peter Bergquist died on +2020-12-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Peter Bergquist's spouses was Patricia Bergquist[9].
  • Peter Bergquist held citizenship in New Zealand[10].
  • Peter Bergquist worked as a molecular biologist[6].
  • Peter Bergquist's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Peter Bergquist's professions included botanical collector[8].
  • Peter Bergquist's field of work was biomolecule[11].
  • Peter Bergquist's field of work was biotechnology[12].
  • Peter Bergquist's field of work was molecular biology[13].
  • Peter Bergquist was employed by University of Auckland[14].
  • Peter Bergquist was educated at University of Auckland[15].
  • Peter Bergquist's doctoral advisor was Richard Matthews[16].
  • Peter Bergquist's doctoral advisor was Valentine Jackson Chapman[17].
  • Peter Bergquist received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[18].
  • Peter Bergquist received the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[19].
  • Peter Bergquist's image is recorded as Emeritus Professor Peter Bergquist (cropped).jpg[20].
  • Peter Bergquist is recorded as male[21].
  • Peter Bergquist's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Peter Bergquist supervised Michelle Kelly as a doctoral student[23].
  • Peter Bergquist supervised Andrew J. Spiers as a doctoral student[24].
  • Peter Bergquist supervised Joanna Putterill as a doctoral student[25].
  • Peter Bergquist supervised Richard Gardner as a doctoral student[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Auckland[2], Peter Bergquist… he was born on +1935-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Peter Bergquist was educated at University of Auckland[15]. Doctoral advisors include Richard Matthews[16], a military personnel[27], 1921–1995[28], of New Zealand[29], awarded the Hector Medal[30], specialised in microbiology[31] and Valentine Jackson Chapman[17], a botanist[32], 1910–1980[33], of New Zealand[34], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[35]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include molecular biologist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8]. Fields of work include biomolecule[11], a class of chemical entities with similar source or occurrence[37]; biotechnology[12], an interdisciplinary science[38]; and molecular biology[13], a branch of biology[39]. Among Peter Bergquist's employers was University of Auckland[14]. Doctoral students include Michelle Kelly[23], a marine biologist[40], b. 1961[41], of New Zealand[42]; Andrew J. Spiers[24], a researcher[43]; Joanna Putterill[25], an academic[44], of New Zealand[45]; Richard Gardner[26], a scientist[46], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[47]; Valentino Setoa Junior Te'O[48], a researcher[49]; and Moreland Gibbs[50], a scientist[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[18] and Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[19], a grade of an order[52], in New Zealand[53].

Personal Life

Among Peter Bergquist's spouses was Patricia Bergquist[9].

Death and Burial

Peter Bergquist died on +2020-12-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Devonport[4].

FAQs

Where was Peter Bergquist born?

Peter Bergquist was born in Auckland[2].

Where did Peter Bergquist die?

Peter Bergquist passed away in Devonport[4].

Who was Peter Bergquist married to?

Peter Bergquist's spouses include Patricia Bergquist[9].

What did Peter Bergquist do for work?

Peter Bergquist worked as molecular biologist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8].

Where did Peter Bergquist go to school?

Peter Bergquist was educated at University of Auckland[15].

What awards did Peter Bergquist receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[18] and Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[19].

References

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  2. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  28. [5] . notices.nzherald.co.nz. notices.nzherald.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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