Harry Borrer Kirk

New Zealand biologist, university professor and school inspector (1859-1948)
Person human Q11255818
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Harry Borrer Kirk

Summary

Harry Borrer Kirk is a human[1]. Born in Coventry[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1859[3]. He died in Hamilton[4]. He died on January 1, 1948[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], academic[7], botanist[8], school inspector[9], and researcher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Coventry[2], Harry Borrer Kirk…
  • Harry Borrer Kirk passed away in Hamilton[4].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk was born on March 9, 1859[3].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk died on January 1, 1948[5].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk died on July 15, 1948[12].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk's father was Thomas Kirk[13].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk's mother was Sarah Jane Kirk[14].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk held citizenship in New Zealand[15].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk's professions included biologist[6].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk's professions included academic[7].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk worked as a botanist[8].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk's professions included school inspector[9].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk's professions included researcher[10].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk held the position of President of the Royal Society of New Zealand[16].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk was employed by Department of Education[17].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk was employed by Victoria University of Wellington[18].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk's education included a stint at Auckland Grammar School[19].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[20].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk is recorded as male[21].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk's Commons category is recorded as Harry Kirk (biologist)[23].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk's family name is recorded as Kikr[24].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk's given name is recorded as Harry[25].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk's sibling is recorded as Cybele Ethel Kirk[26].
  • Harry Borrer Kirk's sibling is recorded as Lily May Atkinson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Coventry[2], Harry Borrer Kirk… he was born on March 9, 1859[3]. His father was Thomas Kirk[13]. His mother was Sarah Jane Kirk[14].

Education

Harry Borrer Kirk was educated at Auckland Grammar School[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], academic[7], botanist[8], school inspector[9], and researcher[10]. Employers include Department of Education[17], a government agency[28], in New Zealand[29], founded in 1877[30], headquartered in Wellington[31] and Victoria University of Wellington[18], a public university[32], in New Zealand[33], founded in 1897[34], headquartered in Wellington[35]. Harry Borrer Kirk held the position of President of the Royal Society of New Zealand[16].

Recognition

Harry Borrer Kirk received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1948[5] and July 15, 1948[12]. Harry Borrer Kirk passed away in Hamilton[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Borrer Kirk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Harry Borrer Kirk born?

Harry Borrer Kirk was born in Coventry[2].

Where did Harry Borrer Kirk die?

Harry Borrer Kirk passed away in Hamilton[4].

Who were Harry Borrer Kirk's parents?

Harry Borrer Kirk's father was Thomas Kirk[13]. Harry Borrer Kirk's mother was Sarah Jane Kirk[14].

What did Harry Borrer Kirk do for work?

Harry Borrer Kirk worked as biologist[6], academic[7], botanist[8], school inspector[9], and researcher[10].

Where did Harry Borrer Kirk go to school?

Harry Borrer Kirk was educated at Auckland Grammar School[19].

What awards did Harry Borrer Kirk receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . friendswbg.org.nz. Retrieved . friendswbg.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . rsnz.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved . rsnz.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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