About Harry Jacks
Lived 1908 – 1994 (aged 86). Harry Jacks was a New Zealand biologist and academic.
Harry Jacks (born Herman Jekeles on 5 August 1908–19 August 1994) was a New Zealand soldier, plant pathologist, lecturer and forester. He was born in the Bukowina, Austria-Hungary, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine.
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Who was Harry Jacks?
Soldier, plant pathologist, lecturer, forester (1908–1994)
When was Harry Jacks born?
Harry Jacks was born on 5 August 1908 in Dubivtsi.
When did Harry Jacks die?
Harry Jacks died on 19 August 1994 in Havelock North.
What was Harry Jacks's occupation?
Harry Jacks was a biologist and academic.
What nationality was Harry Jacks?
Harry Jacks was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Jacks. https://biography.guide/harry-jacks/
MLA: "Harry Jacks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-jacks/.
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