Bernard Cracroft Aston
Bernard Cracroft Aston (1871–1951) was a New Zealand chemist, botanist and photographer.
Also recorded as B. C. Aston; B.C.A.; Bernard C. Aston; Barney Aston; Bernard Cracroft Aston; Barney Cracroft Aston.
Bernard Cracroft Aston in brief
- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1951
- Known for
- chemist, botanist, photographer, botanical collector and scientific collector
- Place of birth
- Beckenham
Overview
Born at Beckenham in 1871, died at Wellington in 1951.
In detail
Bernard Cracroft Aston studied at Christchurch Boys' High School and King Edward Technical College.
Residence is recorded at Karori. Positions recorded include President of the Royal Society of New Zealand. Membership is recorded of Tararua Tramping Club, Royal Society Te Apārangi and Dunedin Naturalists' Field Club.
Distinctions recorded are Hector Medal, Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chemistry, Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.
Sources
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q5561701: Bernard Cracroft Aston
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