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Harry Allan

Harry Allan (1882–1957) was a New Zealand botanist, teacher and writer.

Also recorded as Allan · H. H. Allan · Harry Howard Barton Allan · H.H.B. Allan

Born
1882
Died
1957
Known for
botanist · teacher · writer

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Overview

Born at Nelson in 1882, died at Wellington in 1957.

In detail

Harry Allan studied at University of Auckland and Nelson College.

The field of work recorded is botany.

Residence is recorded at New Zealand. Positions recorded include President of the Royal Society of New Zealand.

Distinctions recorded are Hector Medal, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London.

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  1. 1.

    “Harry Allan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3296972: Harry Allan

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