Thomas Cheeseman

Thomas Cheeseman

English-born New Zealand botanist (1846–1923)

Died aged 77New Zealand

Biography

Thomas Frederick Cheeseman (8 June 1845 – 15 October 1923) was a New Zealand botanist. He was also a naturalist who had wide-ranging interests, such that he even described a few species of sea slugs (marine gastropod molluscs).

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • President of the Royal Society of New Zealand

Employers / organisations

  • Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
  • Auckland Grammar School

Family

Spouse(s)
Rosetta Cheeseman
Siblings
Emma CheesemanEllen CheesemanClara CheesemanWilliam Joseph Cheeseman

Awards & honours (6)

  • Hector Medal
  • Linnean Medal
  • Fellow of the Zoological Society of London
  • Fellow of the Linnean Society of London
  • Fellow of the New Zealand Institute
  • Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi

Quick answers about Thomas Cheeseman

How old was Thomas Cheeseman?
Thomas Cheeseman died on 1923 at the age of 77.
Where was Thomas Cheeseman born?
Thomas Cheeseman was born in Kingston upon Hull.
What is Thomas Cheeseman's nationality?
Thomas Cheeseman is a citizen of New Zealand, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
What does Thomas Cheeseman do?
Thomas Cheeseman is known as botanist, botanical collector, museum professional, curator.
Who has Thomas Cheeseman been married to?
According to Wikidata, Thomas Cheeseman's spouse is or was Rosetta Cheeseman.

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