Sir Julius von Haast | |
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Director of Canterbury Museum | |
In office 3 December 1867 – 16 August 1887 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Henry Ogg Forbes |
Personal details | |
Born | Johann Franz Julius Haast 1 May 1822 Bonn, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | 16 August 1887 Christchurch, New Zealand | (aged 65)
Resting place | Holy Trinity Avonside |
Alma mater | University of Bonn |
Occupation | Explorer, geologist |
Employer | Canterbury College, Christchurch |
Awards | |
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.[1]