J. Ross Mackay

J. Ross Mackay (1915–2014) was a Canadian geographer, university teacher and cartographer.

Also recorded as John Ross Mackay; Kai Ioh-hān.

J. Ross Mackay in brief

Born
1915
Died
2014
Known for
geographer, university teacher, cartographer and geologist
Place of birth
Taiwan Island
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Overview

Born at Taiwan Island in 1915, died at Kelowna in 2014.

In detail

J. Ross Mackay studied at Boston University, Université de Montréal and Clark University. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is geography, geology and cartography.

Employment is recorded with University of British Columbia. Membership is recorded of Russian Academy of Sciences and Royal Society of Canada.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of Canada, Massey Medal, Vega Medal and Kirk Bryan Award.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “John Ross Mackay”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1676388: J. Ross Mackay

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