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Robert Alexander Falla

Robert Alexander Falla (1901–1979) was a New Zealand explorer, ornithologist and photographer.

Also recorded as R.A. Falla; R A Falla; Robert Falla; Sir Robert Alexander Falla; R. A. Falla; Robert A. Falla.

Robert Alexander Falla in brief

Born
1901
Died
1979
Known for
explorer, ornithologist, photographer, director, botanical collector and biologist
Place of birth
Palmerston North
Contents

Overview

Born at Palmerston North in 1901, died at Eastbourne in 1979.

In detail

Robert Alexander Falla studied at Auckland Grammar School and University of Auckland.

Employment is recorded with Canterbury Museum, Dominion Museum and Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira. Positions recorded include museum director and President of the Royal Society of New Zealand.

Work by Robert Alexander Falla is recorded in the collections of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi and Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal.

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3434414: Robert Alexander Falla

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