Alfred Philpott
New Zealand museum curator, entomologist, and writer
About Alfred Philpott
Lived 1870 – 1930 (aged 59). Alfred Philpott was a New Zealand entomologist, writer, museum professional, curator, scientific illustrator and scientific collector.
Alfred Philpott (15 December 1870 – 24 July 1930) was a New Zealand museum curator, entomologist and writer. He was born in Tysoe, Warwickshire, England, on 15 December 1870. He became the first person to describe Zelleria maculata in 1930.
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Who was Alfred Philpott?
New Zealand museum curator, entomologist, and writer (1870–1930)
When was Alfred Philpott born?
Alfred Philpott was born on 15 December 1870 in Warwickshire.
When did Alfred Philpott die?
Alfred Philpott died on 24 July 1930 in Auckland.
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Alfred Philpott was an entomologist, writer, museum professional, curator, scientific illustrator and scientific collector.
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Alfred Philpott was New Zealand.
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