Background
Cluver, Michael Albert was born on December 20, 1942 in Caledon, Cape Province, Republic South Africa. Son of Ralph Paul and Anne Magdalene (Mossop) Cluver.
paleontologist museum director
Cluver, Michael Albert was born on December 20, 1942 in Caledon, Cape Province, Republic South Africa. Son of Ralph Paul and Anne Magdalene (Mossop) Cluver.
Bachelor of Science, University Stellenbosch, Republic South Africa, 1964. Bachelor of Science with honors, University Stellenbosch, Republic South Africa, 1964. Master of Science cum laude, University Stellenbosch, Republic South Africa, 1966.
Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology, University Stellenbosch, Republic South Africa, 1970.
Research officer, S. African Museum, Capetown, 1966-1973; head department paleontology, South African Museum, Capetown, 1973-1977; assistant director, South African Museum, Capetown, 1977-1985; director, S. African Museum, Capetown, since 1985. Honorary professor of University Cape Town, 1987.
Fellow Royal Society South Africa. Member Paleontological Society South Africa, South African Museum Association, Owl Club, City Civil Service Club.
Married Estelle Laäs, May 28, 1966. Children: Anthony Charles, Penelope Anne, Michelle Elizabeth.