H.G.H. Kearns
Encyclopedia
Professor Howard George Henry (H.G.H.) Kearns BSc, PhD, Dip. Agric., OBE (13 May 1902 Edmonton, London – July 1986 Sedgemoor, Somerset ) was a significant researcher in entomology
. He was a long-time researcher at the University of Bristol
and the Deputy Director of its Long Ashton Research Station
. His knowledge of entomology and engineering influenced the design of spraying equipment before and after the Second World War.
In 1930, at Croydon, he married Molly Yvonne Cousins (25 Oct 1902-1973), with no known issue.
He died in July 1986.
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Entomology
Entomology is the scientific study of insects, a branch of arthropodology...
. He was a long-time researcher at the University of Bristol
University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a public research university located in Bristol, United Kingdom. One of the so-called "red brick" universities, it received its Royal Charter in 1909, although its predecessor institution, University College, Bristol, had been in existence since 1876.The University is...
and the Deputy Director of its Long Ashton Research Station
Long Ashton Research Station
Long Ashton Research Station was an agricultural and horticultural government research centre in the village of Long Ashton near Bristol, UK...
. His knowledge of entomology and engineering influenced the design of spraying equipment before and after the Second World War.
Family
He was born on 13 May 1902 to George Kearns and his wife Elizabeth Ann (née Baker)In 1930, at Croydon, he married Molly Yvonne Cousins (25 Oct 1902-1973), with no known issue.
He died in July 1986.
Obituary
1902-1986. "From 1930 to 1970 Howard Kearns' unique symbiosis of entomology and engineering exerted a major influence on the design of spraying equipment and ..."-