Charles Gifford

Charles Gifford (1861–1948) was a New Zealand astronomer, photographer and educator.

Also recorded as Algernon Charles Gifford.

Charles Gifford in brief

Born
1861
Died
1948
Known for
astronomer, photographer, educator and mathematician
Place of birth
at sea
Contents

Overview

Born at at sea in 1861, died at Wellington in 1948.

In detail

Charles Gifford studied at St John's College.

Employment is recorded with Waitaki Boys' High School and Wellington College.

Work by Charles Gifford is recorded in the collections of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5078030: Charles Gifford

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