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David Simmons

b. 1955

New Zealand tourism academic and Olympic coxswain

CoxswainLecturer Tourism scholar
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About David Simmons

Born 1955. David Simmons is a New Zealand coxswain, lecturer and tourism scholar.

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Important facts

Born
6 October 1955, Christchurch
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Coxswain, lecturer, tourism scholar
Nationality
New Zealand
Education
University of Canterbury, Lincoln University, University of Waterloo
Positions held
Professor emeritus
Employers
Lincoln University
Awards
Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Also known as
David Gerard Simmons, David G Simmons, David G. Simmons, Emeritus Professor David Simmons, Emeritus Prof David Simmons

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Simmons?

New Zealand tourism academic and Olympic coxswain

When was David Simmons born?

David Simmons was born on 6 October 1955 in Christchurch.

What is David Simmons's occupation?

David Simmons is a coxswain, lecturer and tourism scholar.

What nationality is David Simmons?

David Simmons is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Simmons

· Wikidata: Q27074142

· DBpedia: David Simmons (tourism academic)

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MLA: "David Simmons." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-simmons-coxswain/.

Chicago: "David Simmons." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-simmons-coxswain/.

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