Marguerite Crookes
Marguerite Crookes (1898–1991) was a New Zealand botanist, pteridologist and environmentalist.
Also recorded as Crookes · Marguerite Winifred Crookes · M. W. Crookes · Marguerite W. Crookes
Marguerite Crookes
- Born
- 1898 · Clay Cross.
- Died
- 1991 · Point Chevalier.
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Occupation
- botanist · pteridologist · environmentalist · painter · botanical collector
- Education
- Auckland Girls' Grammar School · University of Auckland · Elam School of Fine Arts
- Teachers
- John Weeks
- Honours
- Loder Cup
In this article
Biography
Born at Clay Cross in 1898, died in Point Chevalier in 1991.
Marguerite Crookes studied at Auckland Girls' Grammar School, University of Auckland and Elam School of Fine Arts. Training under John Weeks is recorded. Joan Dingley is recorded as having studied under Marguerite Crookes. Employment is recorded with Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira. Distinctions recorded are Loder Cup.
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Places
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Clay Cross.
Birth place
Point Chevalier.
Death place
Citations
References
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 25 August 2026.
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