Background
Wilkinson, John Frederick was born on October 10, 1927 in Bundaberg, Australia. Son of John and Amelia Augusta (Janke) Wilkinson.
Wilkinson, John Frederick was born on October 10, 1927 in Bundaberg, Australia. Son of John and Amelia Augusta (Janke) Wilkinson.
Bachelor of Science, U. Queensland, Australia, 1949; Master of Science, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Cambridge, United Kingdom, 1954; Doctor of Science, U. Queensland, Australia, 1971.
Lecturer, U. New England, Australia, 1951-1952; Royal Dutch Shell scholar, Cambridge U., United Kingdom, 1952-1954; senior lecturer, U. New England, Australia, 1955-1964; visiting professor, Princeton University, 1959-1960; professor Geology, U. New England, Australia, 1965-1987; senior fellow, National Science Foundation, 1968-1969.
Member New York Academy Sciences.
Married Margaret Anne Stark, July 31, 1957. Children: Jan Louise, Leanne Lisa.