William Martin
New Zealand botanist and teacher (1886-1975)
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Summary
William Martin was born on January 1, 1886[1], in Dunedin[2]. He died on January 1, 1975[3], in Andersons Bay[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], lichenologist[6], botanical collector[7], teacher[8], and writer[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: October 23, 1886[11]
- Date of death: July 6, 1975[12]
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[13]
- Occupation: scientific collector[14]
- Employer: Otago Daily Times[15], Brooklyn School[16]
- Educated at: University of Otago[17]
- Award received: Loder Cup[18]
- Member of: Philosophical Institute of Canterbury[19], Dunedin Naturalists' Field Club[20], Royal Society Te Apārangi[21], British Bryological Society[22], American Bryological and Lichenological Society[23], freemasonry[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Residence: Dunedin[26]
- Family name: Martin[27]
- Given name: William[28]
- Described by source: William Martin, B. Sc. 1886–1975[29]
- Participant in: Chatham Islands Expedition 1924[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Different from: William Martin[32]
- Writing language: English[33]
- Collection items at: Allan Herbarium[34], Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Herbarium[35], Natural History Museum[36]
FAQs
Where was William Martin born?
William Martin was born in Dunedin[2].
Where did William Martin die?
William Martin died in Andersons Bay[4].
What did William Martin do for work?
William Martin worked as a botanist[5], lichenologist[6], botanical collector[7], teacher[8], and writer[9].
Where did William Martin go to school?
William Martin was educated at University of Otago[17].
What awards did William Martin receive?
Honors received include Loder Cup[18].