Frederick Hilgendorf

This article is about the New Zealand scientist. For the German zoologist, see Franz Martin Hilgendorf.

Frederick William Hilgendorf (23 January 1874 – 24 September 1942) was a New Zealand teacher, lecturer and agricultural scientist at Canterbury Agricultural College (now Lincoln University). He was born in Waihola, New Zealand, on 23 January 1874.[1]

Hilgendorf was appointed as a professor of the University of New Zealand in 1930. He joined the university's academic board in 1933.[2]

In 1935, he was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal.[3] The Hilgendorf Wing at Lincoln University was named after him.[4]

References

  1. ^ Palmer, Pat. "Frederick William Hilgendorf". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Death of Dr. F W. Hilgendorf". The Press. Vol. LXXVIII, no. 23752. 25 September 1942. p. 6. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  3. ^ "Official jubilee medals". Evening Post. Vol. CXIX, no. 105. 6 May 1935. p. 4. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  4. ^ "Hilgendorf Building". Lincoln University. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
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