Julius von Haast

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Former Director of Canterbury Museum

Sir Johann Franz Julius von Haast KCMG FRS was a German-born New Zealand explorer, geologist, and founder of the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch. Wikipedia

Born: May 1, 1822, Bonn, Germany

Died: August 16, 1887 (age 65 years), Christchurch, New Zealand

Books: Geology of the Provinces of Canterbury and Westland, New Zealand: A Report Comprising the Results of Official Explorations, Notes on the geology of the Clent hills and Mount Somers districts in the province of Canterbury, Ancient Rock Paintings: Weka Pass Range Near Waikari, and more

Awards: Patron's Gold Medal

Previous office: Director of Canterbury Museum (1867–1887)

Education: University of Bonn

Nationality: German