Leonard Cockayne

Leonard Cockayne (1855–1934) was a British botanist, horticulturist and explorer.

Also recorded as Cockayne; Leonard C. Cockayne; L. Cockayne; L.C. Cockayne.

Leonard Cockayne in brief

Born
1855
Died
1934
Known for
botanist, horticulturist, explorer, photographer, botanical collector, scientific collector and teacher
Place of birth
Norton Lees
Contents

Overview

Born at Norton Lees in 1855, died at Wellington in 1934.

In detail

Leonard Cockayne studied at Wesley College, Sheffield and Victoria University of Manchester. the recorded working language is English.

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

Work by Leonard Cockayne is recorded in the collections of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Darwin Medal, Hector Medal and Veitch Memorial Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Leonard Cockayne”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2268390: Leonard Cockayne

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