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Sir James Hector KCMG FRS FRSE (16 March 1834 – 6 November 1907) was a Scottish-New Zealand geologist, naturalist, and surgeon who accompanied the Palliser Expedition as a surgeon and geologist.
17 de nov. de 2023 · A comprehensive biography of James Hector, a remarkable man who dominated the scientific scene in New Zealand for forty years. Learn about his explorations, discoveries, achievements, and legacy in this article by Simon Nathan.
10 de dez. de 2015 · The subtitle of the book—explorer, scientist, leader—succinctly sums up Hector's outstanding contribution to the development of colonial New Zealand. It is fitting that the book is published in 2015, marking 150 years since Hector's appointment firmly established scientific research in this country. Download PDF.
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15 de mar. de 2021 · Learn about James Hector, a renowned scientist and administrator in Aotearoa, and his handwritten note in a book of Zoological Society of London. Find out how he was involved in geology, museums, and scientific networks.
James Hector (1834–1907) was a remarkable man. After an initial decade of explorations in Canada and New Zealand, he became foundation head of all the major national scientific organisations in New Zealand and their leader for a quarter of a century, as well as adviser to government on all manner of topics.
1 de set. de 2009 · Summary. A graduate of the University of Edinburgh, James Hector joined the Palliser Expedition of 1857 as a doctor and geologist. The objectives of the expedition were to explore the plains of North America along the 49th parallel of latitude, the recently agreed boundary between the USA and Canada, and investigate passes through ...
10 de jan. de 2008 · Sir James Hector, geologist, naturalist (b at Edinburgh, Scot 16 Mar 1834; d at Wellington, NZ 5 Nov 1907). As surgeon and geologist to the PALLISER EXPEDITION (1857-60), Hector explored the country from the Red River settlement (Winnipeg) to Vancouver Island.
