Julius von Haast

Sir Julius von Haast
KCMG FRS
Sir Julius von Haast KCMG FRS
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	Royal Geographical Society's Patron's Medal (1884); Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and George (1886);

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.

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