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Robert Falla (Robert Alexander Falla) was born on 21 July, 1901 in Palmerston North, New Zealand, is a New Zealand ornithologist and museum director (1901–1979). Discover Robert Falla's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
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Robert Alexander Falla |
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| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
21 July 1901 |
| Birthday |
21 July |
| Birthplace |
Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Date of death |
23 February, 1979 |
| Died Place |
Eastbourne, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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Robert Falla Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Robert Falla's Wife?
His wife is Elayne Mary Burton (m. 1928-1978)
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| Wife |
Elayne Mary Burton (m. 1928-1978) |
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3 |
Robert Falla Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Robert Falla worth at the age of 77 years old? Robert Falla’s income source is mostly from being a successful director. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Robert Falla's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
director |
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Timeline
Sir Robert Alexander Falla (21 July 1901 – 23 February 1979) was a New Zealand museum administrator and ornithologist.
Falla was born in Palmerston North in 1901 to George Falla and his wife, Elizabeth Kirk.
As his father was working for the railways, the family shifted frequently, and he lived in Hawera, Masterton, and Invercargill.
At his primary school in Invercargill, he developed an interest in natural history due to the influence of Alfred Philpott.
Falla gained a junior national scholarship and studied at Auckland Grammar School, from where he graduated in 1918.
He pursued his dream of going to sea for a few years in various jobs, but then started to follow his interest in ornithology, first through part-time study at Auckland University College, and then at Auckland Training College, a training institution for teachers.
He transferred to the university in Auckland, from where he graduated in 1924 with a Bachelor of Arts, in after some teaching at primary schools, with a Master of Arts in 1927.
On 18 May 1928, Falla married Elayne Mary Burton, known as Molly, at Te Aroha; they were to have two daughters and one son.
He was assistant zoologist with the British, Australian and New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition (BANZARE) under Sir Douglas Mawson 1929–1931.
He was the founding president of the Ornithological Society of New Zealand.
He held positions in various New Zealand museums including director of Canterbury Museum from 1 March 1937 to 1947, and director of the Dominion Museum, Wellington, from 1947 until 1966.
He was involved in the organisation of the wartime subantarctic Cape Expedition coastwatching programme of 1941–1945.
He was a member of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union (RAOU), president 1951–1952, and made a fellow of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union in 1973.
He described Pycroft's petrel (Pterodroma pycrofti ).
Falla's skink (Oligosoma fallai) is named for him, as is the Ornithological Society of New Zealand's Robert Falla Memorial Award.
In 1953, Falla was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal.
In the 1959 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, in recognition of his services as director of the Dominion Museum.
In the 1973 New Year Honours, Falla was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to conservation.
His wife died in May 1978.
Falla was found dead at his home in the Lower Hutt suburb of Eastbourne on 24 February 1979.
