Victor Gurney Logan Van Someren
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Victor Gurney Logan Van Someren (1886, Melbourne
- 24 July 1976) was a zoologist and entomologist.
Van Someren was born in Australia. He studied zoology at George Watson's College Edinburgh University. He was also a dentist
. Van Someren moved to Kenya
in 1912 and lived in Nairobi
. He was in the East Africa and Uganda Natural History Society and became Honorary Secretary. In 1930 he became Curator
of the Coryndon Museum
. Van Someren named a number of bird and butterfly species.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
- 24 July 1976) was a zoologist and entomologist.
Van Someren was born in Australia. He studied zoology at George Watson's College Edinburgh University. He was also a dentist
Dentist
A dentist, also known as a 'dental surgeon', is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aides in providing oral health services...
. Van Someren moved to Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
in 1912 and lived in Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
. He was in the East Africa and Uganda Natural History Society and became Honorary Secretary. In 1930 he became Curator
Curator
A curator is a manager or overseer. Traditionally, a curator or keeper of a cultural heritage institution is a content specialist responsible for an institution's collections and involved with the interpretation of heritage material...
of the Coryndon Museum
National Museums of Kenya
The National Museums of Kenya is a State Corporation that manages Museums, Sites and Monuments in Kenya. It also practices scientific research. Its headquarters and the National Museum are located on Museum Hill, near Uhuru Highway between Central Business District and Westlands in Nairobi...
. Van Someren named a number of bird and butterfly species.
Works
- Bird Life in Uganda
- Notes on Birds of Uganda and East Africa
- Revisional Notes on the African CharaxesCharaxesCharaxes has several meanings:*Charaxes, the genus of pasha and radjah butterflies*The name taken by the comic book villain Killer Moth after his transformation into an actual killer moth-like creature....
. Pts 1-10 (1963-1975) 652 pages 148 plates