Background
BOURNE, Alfred Gibbs was born on August 8, 1859 in Lowestoft. Son of Alfred Bourne, secretary to the British and Foreign School Society.
BOURNE, Alfred Gibbs was born on August 8, 1859 in Lowestoft. Son of Alfred Bourne, secretary to the British and Foreign School Society.
Studied at University College, School. Royal School of Mines. University College, London.
Doctor of Science London.
Fellow of University College London. President of the Faculty of Arts in the University of Madras. Assistant to East. Ray Lankester, 1879-1885.
Engaged in research at Zoological Station, Naples, 18S3-85.
Appointed to Madras, 1885. Registrar of the University of Madras, 1891- 1899.
Botanist to the Government of Madras. 1897-1898.
Member Indian Universities Commission, 1902.
Warden, Victoria Hostel, Madras, 1900-1902.
Professor of Biology, the Presidency College, Madras, Indian Educational Service, 1886-1903.; C.M.Z.S.; Director of Public Instruction, Madras. Commissioner for Government Examinations.
Additional Member of the Council of Fort Saint George.
Fellow of the Royal Society. Fellow of the Linnean Society. Club: Savile.