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Charles Alexander Fleming

1916 – 1987

New Zealand ornithologist, paleontologist and environmentalist

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About Charles Alexander Fleming

Lived 1916 – 1987 (aged 71). Charles Alexander Fleming was a New Zealand ornithologist, zoologist, environmentalist, photographer, paleontologist and geologist.

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Important facts

Born
9 September 1916, Auckland
Birth century
20th century
Died
11 September 1987
Occupation
Ornithologist, zoologist, environmentalist, photographer, paleontologist, geologist
Nationality
New Zealand
Education
University of Auckland
Positions held
President of the Royal Society of New Zealand
Awards
ANZAAS Medal; Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Fellow of the Geological Society of London; Fellow of the Royal Society; Fellow of the Zoological Society of London; Fellow of the Art Galleries and Museums Association of New Zealand; Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science; Fellow of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union; Fellow of the Geological Society of Australia; Hamilton Award; Honorary doctor of the University of Auckland
Also known as
C. A. Fleming, C.A. Fleming, C A Fleming, Charles Fleming

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Alexander Fleming?

New Zealand ornithologist, paleontologist and environmentalist (1916–1987)

When was Charles Alexander Fleming born?

Charles Alexander Fleming was born on 9 September 1916 in Auckland.

When did Charles Alexander Fleming die?

Charles Alexander Fleming died on 11 September 1987.

What was Charles Alexander Fleming's occupation?

Charles Alexander Fleming was an ornithologist, zoologist, environmentalist, photographer, paleontologist and geologist.

What nationality was Charles Alexander Fleming?

Charles Alexander Fleming was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Alexander Fleming

· Wikidata: Q5077706

· DBpedia: Charles Alexander Fleming

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