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Bennett, Peter Bernard (1946-1987)
Agricultural entomologist, mainly cotton.
Chronology
Date |
Age |
Event |
7 Sep 1946 |
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Born in the Transvaal. |
19?? |
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Obtained BSc from Pretoria University. |
1970 |
24 |
Joined the Rhodesian Department of
Agriculture. |
1975 |
29 |
Graduated with M.Sc in Tropical Entomology
from the University of Rhodesia. |
1976 |
30 |
Joined Agricultural Section of Union Carbide
in Pretoria. Involved in cotton pest control. |
1987 |
41 |
Formed private consultancy with friend. |
28 Nov 1987 |
41 |
Died in the Helderberg plane crash off
Mauritius. |
Specimens collected
Presumably did collect specimens for museums in the course of
his work but no records thus far.
References
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