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Patrick Quilty

1939 – 2018

Australian paleontologist

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About Patrick Quilty

Lived 1939 – 2018 (aged 79). Patrick Quilty was an Australian paleontologist and geologist.

Patrick Gerard Quilty (20 March 1939 – 26 August 2018) was an Australian geologist and paleontologist who specialised in the surface and subsurface earth sciences of Antarctica. The Quilty Nunataks are named for his initial service in Antarctica, at which time he was connected to the University of Wisconsin. He later continued his Antarctic service with the University of Tasmania, rising to the position of chief scientist with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) of the Australian Department of the Environment.

On 18 June 2016, Quilty was awarded the Phillip Law Medal for his outstanding contribution to Antarctica and the Antarctic community. On 21 June 2020, he was posthumously awarded the Australian Antarctic Medal for outstanding service in Antarctic scientific research (especially in the fields of geology and palaeontology) and for his support of such research as head of the Australian Antarctic Division's science division between December 1980 and February 1999.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Western Australia, University of Tasmania, St. John Fisher College
Employers
University of Tasmania, Australian Antarctic Division
Awards
Member of the Order of Australia
Also known as
Pat Quilty, Patrick Gerard Quilty, P. G. Quilty, Patrick G. Quilty

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Patrick Quilty?

Australian paleontologist

When was Patrick Quilty born?

Patrick Quilty was born on 20 March 1939 in Corrigin.

When did Patrick Quilty die?

Patrick Quilty died on 26 August 2018 in South Hobart.

What was Patrick Quilty's occupation?

Patrick Quilty was a paleontologist and geologist.

What nationality was Patrick Quilty?

Patrick Quilty was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patrick Quilty

· Wikidata: Q22253117

· DBpedia: Patrick Quilty

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