Robert Owen Page
Robert Owen Page (1897–1957) was a New Zealand pacifist and industrial chemist.
Robert Owen Page | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 November 1897 Christchurch, North Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Died | 14 July 1957 (aged 59) |
| Occupation | Pacifist, industrial chemist |
Biography
Page was born in Christchurch, New Zealand on 23 November 1897. His father, Samuel Page, taught chemistry at Canterbury College, while his mother, Sarah Saunders, was a feminist who promoted social reforms. Robert's friends knew him as Robin, and he attended Christchurch Boys’ High School until 1914. He won a university Junior Scholarship and went to Canterbury College, where he earned a BSc majoring in chemistry in 1917. He was awarded the Sir George Grey Scholarship, a Senior Scholarship and the Haydon Prize.[1]
References
- Davis, Brian R. "Robert Owen Page". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
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