Peter Holland

biogeographer at University of Otago, New Zealand (1939-2019)
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Peter Holland

Summary

Peter Holland is a human[1]. He was born in South Canterbury[2]. He was born on 1939[3]. He died on 2019[4]. He worked as a biogeographer[5].

Key Facts

  • Peter Holland was born in South Canterbury[2].
  • Peter Holland was born on 1939[3].
  • Peter Holland died on 2019[4].
  • Peter Holland's professions included biogeographer[5].
  • Peter Holland held the position of professor emeritus[6].
  • Among Peter Holland's employers was University of Otago[7].
  • Peter Holland's education included a stint at University of Canterbury[8].
  • Peter Holland's education included a stint at Australian National University[9].
  • A notable student of Peter Holland was Casey Beel[10].
  • A notable student of Peter Holland was Samuel Mann[11].
  • A notable student of Peter Holland was Brad L Coombes[12].
  • Peter Holland received the Distinguished New Zealand Geographer Medal[13].
  • Peter Holland received the Honorary Life Fellowship[14].
  • Peter Holland received the The Ian Wards Prize[15].
  • Peter Holland is recorded as male[16].
  • Peter Holland's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Peter Holland supervised Brad L Coombes as a doctoral student[18].
  • Peter Holland supervised Mairi M. Jay as a doctoral student[19].
  • Peter Holland supervised Guil Figgins as a doctoral student[20].
  • Peter Holland's family name is recorded as Holland[21].
  • Peter Holland's given name is recorded as Peter[22].
  • Peter Holland's given name is recorded as George[23].
  • Peter Holland's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NZThesisProject[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in South Canterbury[2], Peter Holland… he was born on 1939[3].

Education

Educated at University of Canterbury[8], a university[25], in New Zealand[26], founded in 1873[27] and Australian National University[9], a public university[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1946[30], headquartered in Canberra[31].

Career and Affiliations

Peter Holland worked as a biogeographer[5]. Among his employers was University of Otago[7]. He held the position of professor emeritus[6]. Notable students include Casey Beel[10], a researcher[32]; Samuel Mann[11], a computer scientist[33], of New Zealand[34], specialised in computer science[35]; and Brad L Coombes[12], a researcher[36]. Doctoral students include Brad L Coombes[18], a researcher[37]; Mairi M. Jay[19], an environmental planner[38]; and Guil Figgins[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished New Zealand Geographer Medal[13], an award[39], in New Zealand[40], founded in 2005[41]; Honorary Life Fellowship[14]; and The Ian Wards Prize[15], an award[42], in New Zealand[43], founded in 2001[44].

Death and Burial

Peter Holland died on 2019[4].

FAQs

Where was Peter Holland born?

Peter Holland's place of birth was South Canterbury[2].

What did Peter Holland do for work?

Peter Holland worked as biogeographer[5].

Where did Peter Holland go to school?

Peter Holland was educated at University of Canterbury[8] and Australian National University[9].

What awards did Peter Holland receive?

Honors received include Distinguished New Zealand Geographer Medal[13], Honorary Life Fellowship[14], and The Ian Wards Prize[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Arab World Geographer. geography.berkeley.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . otago.ac.nz. otago.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . otago.ac.nz. otago.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . otago.ac.nz. otago.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . onlinelibrary.wiley.com. onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . nzgs.co.nz. nzgs.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . nzgs.co.nz. nzgs.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . aranz.org.nz. Retrieved . aranz.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . mcgill.ca. mcgill.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . otago.ac.nz. otago.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 14d ago · DrThneed · 2026-05-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Casey Beel, Samuel Mann, Brad L Coombes
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth South Canterbury
    Occupation biogeographer
    Worldcat entities id E39PCjBPvTCXX6R8cV7hx7bMvb
    Position held professor emeritus
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