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Sir Johann Franz Julius von Haast KCMG FRS (1 May 1822 – 16 August 1887) was a German-born New Zealand explorer, geologist, and founder of the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch.
Biography. Julius von Haast was a foundational figure in New Zealand science, both as a researcher and as an institution builder. His geological and geographical surveys helped foster a better scientific understanding of New Zealand landscapes and natural resources, and he made important contributions to the study of its flora and fauna ...
In January 1863, geologist Julius von Haast led an expedition in search of an overland route from the east to the west coast of the South Island. He found a suitable route from the upper Makarora River, crossing the Southern Alps by the saddle now known as Haast Pass.
2 de out. de 2016 · Sir Julius von Haast (1822–1887) was one of the most influential German-born New Zealand scientists of the nineteenth century. Founder and first director of Canterbury Museum, he contributed to the establishment of scientific institutions, palaeontological research, geographical exploration and geological surveys.
- Sascha Nolden
- 2017
UC legend. Julius von Haast was a German geologist who explored Canterbury extensively in the 1860s before becoming Curator of the Canterbury Museum. Von Haast was originally sent to New Zealand to assess its suitability for German immigrants.
22 de dez. de 2022 · Bulletin No. 11: Sir Julius von Haast. Thu, 22 Dec 2022. This volume presents 10 papers related to the life of Canterbury Museum founder Sir Julius von Haast, eight of which were presented at the online symposium Haast Symposium: Celebrating the Life of Sir Julius von Haast in 2022.
Sir Julius von Haast Collection. 2019. Papers, photographs, and drawings represent the most unique and complete record of the life and work of one of the most influential New Zealand scientists of the 19th century.
