Percy Gates Morgan

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Percy Gates Morgan (2 September 1867 26 November 1927) was a notable New Zealand geologist and science administrator. He was born in Richmond, Tasmania, Australia, on 2 September 1867. [1]

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References

  1. Suggate, R. P. "Percy Gates Morgan". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography . Ministry for Culture and Heritage . Retrieved 1 December 2011.