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Leonard Delabere Bestall

1895 – 1959

New Zealand architect, draper, museum director and benefactor

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About Leonard Delabere Bestall

Lived 1895 – 1959 (aged 63). Leonard Delabere Bestall was a New Zealand architect and benefactor.

Leonard Delabere Bestall (21 November 1895 – 22 March 1959) was a New Zealand architect, draper, museum director and benefactor. He was born in Wellington, New Zealand, on 21 November 1895.

In the 1949 King's Birthday Honours, Bestall was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to art and music.

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Important facts

Born

21 November 1895

Birth century

19th century

Died

22 March 1959

Occupation

Architect, benefactor

Nationality

New Zealand

Positions held

Museum director

Awards

Member of the Order of the British Empire

Also known as

Leo Bestall, L. D. Bestall

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Leonard Delabere Bestall's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Leonard Delabere Bestall?

New Zealand architect, draper, museum director and benefactor (1895–1959)

When was Leonard Delabere Bestall born?

Leonard Delabere Bestall was born on 21 November 1895.

When did Leonard Delabere Bestall die?

Leonard Delabere Bestall died on 22 March 1959.

What was Leonard Delabere Bestall's occupation?

Leonard Delabere Bestall was an architect and benefactor.

What nationality was Leonard Delabere Bestall?

Leonard Delabere Bestall was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leonard Delabere Bestall

· Wikidata: Q6525229

· DBpedia: Leonard Delabere Bestall

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leonard Delabere Bestall. https://biography.guide/leonard-delabere-bestall/

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