Jason Gilbert Hayden Londt

Background

Londt, Jason Gilbert Hayden was born on April 1, 1943 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Son of Gilbert Edward Londt and Evelyn Joan Ryder.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Rhodes U., South Africa, 1973.

Career

Research officer Tick research unit, Rhodes U., Grahamstown, South Africa, 1971-1974; professional officer, Veterinary Research Institute, Onderstepoort, South Africa, 1974-1976; assistant director, Natal Museum, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1976-1994; director, Natal Museum, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, since 1994.

Achievements

• Jason Gilbert Hayden Londt has been listed as a noteworthy Museum director, entomological researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Scouter, commissioner Boy Scouts South Africa, Pietermaritzburg, 1975-1987. Chairman, vice chairman, committee member Athlone School Parents Committee, Pietermaritzburg, 1985-1988. Vice chairman, committee member Carter H.S. Parents Committee, Pietermaritzburg, 1986-1992.

Active church activities. Member Entomological Society South Africa (associate editor since 1986), Royal Entomol.Soc. London, Southern Africa Museum Association, Rotary, Victoria Club and others.

Interests

• Avocations: bird watching, gardening, jogging.

Connections

Married Ann Parkin, March 3, 1947. Children: Brendan, Cynthia, Hilary.

Father:

Gilbert Edward Londt Ryder

Mother:

Evelyn Joan Ryder

Spouse:

Ann Parkin

child:

Hilary Londt

child:

Brendan Londt

child:

Cynthia Londt