Background
CUMBERLAND, Kenneth was born on October 1, 1913 in Bradford, England. Son of Ernest Cumberland, and Lucy Cumberland.
farmer and professor emeritus of geography
CUMBERLAND, Kenneth was born on October 1, 1913 in Bradford, England. Son of Ernest Cumberland, and Lucy Cumberland.
After a bachelor"s in geography at Nottingham University College and a Master of Science at University College, London, Cumberland emigrated to Canterbury College, Christchuch (now the University of Canterbury) immediately before the outbreak of World World War World War II
After the war he moved to Auckland University College (now the University of Auckland). In each place he played a key role in the establishment of teaching of physical geography. After retiring in 1978 he made and narrated a television series, Landmarks, on the geography of New Zealand.
In the 1982 Queen"s Birthday, Cumberland was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to geography and the community.
Married 1st Marjorie Denham in 1941 (deceased). Married 2nd Gladys M. Johnston in 1981.