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Elizabeth Gregory

1901 – 1983

New Zealand professor of home science at University of Otago

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About Elizabeth Gregory

Lived 1901 – 1983 (aged 82). Elizabeth Gregory was a New Zealand academic.

Elizabeth Gregory (4 March 1901 – 22 October 1983) was a New Zealand university professor of home science. She was born in Dunedin, New Zealand, on 4 March 1901.

In 1953, Gregory was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal. In the 1961 New Year Honours, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

One of Gregory's students was professor of education, Barbara Calvert.

Selected works Good nutrition : principles and menus, 1940 A study of some New Zealand dietaries, 1934 A study of fat metabolism with special reference to nutrition on diets devoid of fat, 1932

Legacy Elizabeth Gregory Scholarship at University of Otago

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University of Otago
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Honorary doctor of the University of Otago
Also known as
E. Gregory, Professor Gregory

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elizabeth Gregory?

New Zealand professor of home science at University of Otago

When was Elizabeth Gregory born?

Elizabeth Gregory was born on 4 March 1901 in Dunedin.

When did Elizabeth Gregory die?

Elizabeth Gregory died on 22 October 1983 in Dunedin.

What was Elizabeth Gregory's occupation?

Elizabeth Gregory was an academic.

What nationality was Elizabeth Gregory?

Elizabeth Gregory was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elizabeth Gregory

· Wikidata: Q5362875

· DBpedia: Elizabeth Gregory

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