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Sir Julius von Haast | |
|---|---|
 Haast in c. 1867 | |
| 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 (aged 65) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| 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]
- ^ One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Haast, Sir Johann Franz Julius von". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 12 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 782.
