Gilbert Archey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gilbert Archey

New Zealand ethnologist, zoologist and museum director

Date of Birth: 09-Aug-1890

Place of Birth: York, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 20-Oct-1974

Profession: zoologist, ornithologist, ethnologist, paleontologist, museum director

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Sir Gilbert Edward Archey (9 August 1890 – 20 October 1974) was a New Zealand zoologist, ethnologist, World War I officer, and museum director.
He wrote one of the major works on the moa, based on his own field work and collection.
He also published numerous articles and described many new animal species.