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George Alexander Knox

1919 – 2008

New Zealand marine biologist, zoologist, Antarctic researcher and professor

Marine biologistZoologist University teacher

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About George Alexander Knox

Lived 1919 – 2008 (aged 88). George Alexander Knox was a New Zealand marine biologist, zoologist and university teacher.

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Important facts

Born

16 December 1919, Pleasant Point

Birth century

20th century

Died

4 August 2008, Christchurch

Occupation

Marine biologist, zoologist, university teacher

Nationality

New Zealand

Education

University of Canterbury, Christchurch Teachers' College

Positions held

Full professor, Professor emeritus

Employers

University of Canterbury

Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi; Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit; Member of the Order of the British Empire

Also known as

G A Knox, George A Knox, George Knox, G. A. Knox, George A. Knos

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Alexander Knox's

Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted

1879 – 1947

Chemist

George Van Biesbroeck

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Alexander Knox?

New Zealand marine biologist, zoologist, Antarctic researcher and professor (1919–2008)

When was George Alexander Knox born?

George Alexander Knox was born on 16 December 1919 in Pleasant Point.

When did George Alexander Knox die?

George Alexander Knox died on 4 August 2008 in Christchurch.

What was George Alexander Knox's occupation?

George Alexander Knox was a marine biologist, zoologist and university teacher.

What nationality was George Alexander Knox?

George Alexander Knox was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Alexander Knox

· Wikidata: Q66429636

· DBpedia: George Knox (ecologist)

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