Person

Verdon, George Frederic (1834 - 1896)

FRS KCMG

Born
21 January 1834
Bury, Lancashire, England
Died
13 September 1896
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Member of Parliament, Science patron and Politician

Summary

Sir George Verdon, who was interested in astronomy, was appointed honorary assistant in the Melbourne Observatory in 1858. Through his political positions he was able to increase funds for the Observatory, F. Mueller, and the National Museum of Victoria.

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Chronology

1859 - 1867
Career position - Member for Williamstown, Legislative Assembly, Parliament of Victoria
1868 - 1872
Career position - Agent-General for Victoria, London
1870 - 1896
Award - Fellow, Royal Society, London
1872
Award - Knight Commander of the Order of St George and St Michael (KCMG)

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited

  • George Frederic Verdon - Records, 1851 - 1896; Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited. Details

Royal Historical Society of Victoria Inc

  • George Frederic Verdon - Records, 1851 - 1896; Royal Historical Society of Victoria Inc. Details

State Library of Victoria, Australian Manuscripts Collection

  • George Frederic Verdon - Records, 1851 - 1896, MS 8156; State Library of Victoria, Australian Manuscripts Collection. Details

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See also

McCarthy, G.J.

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