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Neil Cherry

1946 – 2003

New Zealand scientist

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About Neil Cherry

Lived 1946 – 2003 (aged 56). Neil Cherry was a New Zealand physicist.

Neil James Cherry (29 September 1946 – 24 May 2003) was a New Zealand environmental scientist.

Biography Early life and family Cherry was born in Christchurch on 29 September 1946. His parents were James Conrad Cherry and Mona Hartley, who had married in 1940.

Cherry was educated at Christchurch Technical College, and went on to study physics at the University of Canterbury, graduating BSc(Hons) in 1969 and PhD in 1971.

In 1968, Cherry married Gae Denise Miller, and the couple went on to have two children. Ahead of the he put himself forward to replace former Prime Minister Geoffrey Palmer as the Labour candidate for . He lost out on the Labour nomination to Lianne Dalziel but was, by his own estimation, the second preference and pledged to campaign for Dalziel.

Cherry served as a Councillor on the Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) from 1992.

Honours and awards In 1990, Cherry was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.

Selected works

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Important facts

Born
29 September 1946, Christchurch
Birth century
20th century
Died
24 May 2003
Occupation
Physicist
Nationality
New Zealand
Education
University of Canterbury, Lincoln University (New Zealand)
Employers
Lincoln University
Awards
Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Also known as
Neil James Cherry, Dr Neil Cherry, NJ Cherry, N. J. Cherry

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Neil Cherry?

New Zealand scientist (1946–2003)

When was Neil Cherry born?

Neil Cherry was born on 29 September 1946 in Christchurch.

When did Neil Cherry die?

Neil Cherry died on 24 May 2003.

What was Neil Cherry's occupation?

Neil Cherry was a physicist.

What nationality was Neil Cherry?

Neil Cherry was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Neil Cherry

· Wikidata: Q6988374

· DBpedia: Neil Cherry

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