Person
Hopson, John (1867 - 1928)
- Born
- 30 December 1867
Eccleston, New South Wales, Australia - Died
- 17 June 1928
Eccleston, New South Wales, Australia - Occupation
- Entomologist and Farmer
Summary
John Hopson was a farmer turned entomologist who collected insect species around his property and neighbouring areas like the Barrington Tops. He was an expedition guide and leader for many visiting scientists. His collection is housed at the Australian Museum in Canberra.
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Published resources
Books
- Musgrave, A., Bibliography of Australian entomology, 1775-1930: with biographical notes on authors and collectors (Sydney: Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales, 1932), 380 pp. Details
Resources
- 'Hopson, John (1867-1928)', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1475448. Details
McCarthy, G.J.
Created: 20 October 1993, Last modified: 22 June 2005
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