Leslie Van Gelder

New Zealand and American prehistorian
Person human Q13563057
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Leslie Van Gelder

Summary

Leslie Van Gelder is a human[1]. Her place of birth was United States[2]. She was born on January 27, 1969[3]. She worked as an archaeologist[4], prehistorian[5], and pedagogue[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Leslie Van Gelder's place of birth was United States[2].
  • Leslie Van Gelder was born on January 27, 1969[3].
  • Leslie Van Gelder's father was Richard Van Gelder[8].
  • Among Leslie Van Gelder's spouses was Kevin J. Sharpe[9].
  • Leslie Van Gelder held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Leslie Van Gelder held citizenship in New Zealand[11].
  • Leslie Van Gelder's professions included archaeologist[4].
  • Leslie Van Gelder's professions included prehistorian[5].
  • Leslie Van Gelder worked as a pedagogue[6].
  • Leslie Van Gelder received the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[12].
  • Leslie Van Gelder is recorded as female[13].
  • Leslie Van Gelder's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Leslie Van Gelder's Commons category is recorded as Leslie Van Gelder[15].
  • Leslie Van Gelder's residence is recorded as Glenorchy[16].
  • Leslie Van Gelder's family name is recorded as van Gelder[17].
  • Leslie Van Gelder's given name is recorded as Leslie[18].
  • Leslie Van Gelder's given name is recorded as Gail[19].
  • Leslie Van Gelder's sibling is recorded as Gordon Van Gelder[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in United States[2], Leslie Van Gelder… she was born on January 27, 1969[3]. Her father was Richard Van Gelder[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[4], prehistorian[5], and pedagogue[6].

Recognition

Leslie Van Gelder received the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[12].

Personal Life

Among Leslie Van Gelder's spouses was Kevin J. Sharpe[9].

Why It Matters

Leslie Van Gelder ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Leslie Van Gelder born?

Leslie Van Gelder was born in United States[2].

Who were Leslie Van Gelder's parents?

Leslie Van Gelder's father was Richard Van Gelder[8].

Who was Leslie Van Gelder married to?

Leslie Van Gelder's spouses include Kevin J. Sharpe[9].

What did Leslie Van Gelder do for work?

Leslie Van Gelder worked as archaeologist[4], prehistorian[5], and pedagogue[6].

What awards did Leslie Van Gelder receive?

Honors received include Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Paora · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Leslie, Gail
    Country of citizenship → United States, New Zealand
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P735]]: [[Q19819754]]"
  2. 18w ago · DrThneed · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → Richard Van Gelder
    Occupation → archaeologist, prehistorian, pedagogue
    Citizenship → —
    Family name → van Gelder
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-statements-multiple-properties-add:0||2 */ KB honours for existing Wikidata items ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/b132b1ef06c|details]])"
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