John Charles Watt
New Zealand entomologist
About John Charles Watt
Lived 1936 – 2006 (aged 70). John Charles Watt was a New Zealand entomologist, botanical collector and scientific collector.
John Charles Watt (31 January 1936 – 16 April 2006) was a New Zealand entomologist who made significant contributions to the study of New Zealand darkling beetles. Watt was born in England and emigrated to New Zealand while a child. He was educated at the University of Auckland where he obtained an master's degree with honours in zoology. He then travelled to the University of Oxford where he obtain a doctorate.
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Who was John Charles Watt?
New Zealand entomologist (1936-2006)
When was John Charles Watt born?
John Charles Watt was born on 31 January 1936 in England.
When did John Charles Watt die?
John Charles Watt died on 16 April 2006 in Manurewa.
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John Charles Watt was an entomologist, botanical collector and scientific collector.
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John Charles Watt was New Zealand.
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