William Russell Sykes
British born New Zealand botanist (1927–2018)
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Summary
William Russell Sykes was born on October 13, 1927[1], in Walsham le Willows[2]. He died on January 5, 2018[3], in Christchurch[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], botanical collector[6], and scientific collector[7]. He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9], New Zealand[10]
- Field of work: botany[11]
- Award received: New Zealand Order of Merit[12], Allan Mere award[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Family name: Sykes[15]
- Given name: William[16], Russell[17]
- Described by source: William Russell Sykes (1927–2018)[18]
- Participant in: Kermadec Islands Expedition 1964[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
- Nickname: Bill[21]
- Name in native language: William Russell Sykes[22]
- Collection items at: Auckland War Memorial Museum Herbarium[23], Allan Herbarium[24], Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh[25], New Zealand Arthropod Collection[26], New Zealand Fungarium[27], Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Herbarium[28], Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[29], National Herbarium of Victoria[30], Tasmanian Herbarium[31], Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[32], Herbarium, Meise Botanic Garden[33], William and Lynda Steere Herbarium[34], Herbarium, Missouri Botanical Garden[35], Harvard University Herbaria[36]
FAQs
Where was William Russell Sykes born?
William Russell Sykes was born in Walsham le Willows[2].
Where did William Russell Sykes die?
William Russell Sykes passed away in Christchurch[4].
What did William Russell Sykes do for work?
William Russell Sykes worked as a botanist[5], botanical collector[6], and scientific collector[7].
What awards did William Russell Sykes receive?
Honors received include New Zealand Order of Merit[12] and Allan Mere award[13].