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Theodore Thomson Flynn MBE FLS FZS FRS MRIA (11 October 1883 – 23 October 1968) was an Australian zoologist and marine biologist and a professor in both Tasmania and the United Kingdom. He was the first biology professor in Tasmania.
Specimens and scientific papers. Flynn is considered to be one of the pioneers of research into the reproductive biology of marsupials and monotremes. He published an important work on the early cleavage of the monotreme egg, and was awarded a DSc in 1921 for his work on the embryology of marsupials.
Theodore Thomson Flynn (1883-1968), zoologist, and Errol Leslie Flynn (1909-1959), film actor, were father and son. Theodore was born on 11 October 1883 at Coraki, New South Wales, son of John Thompson Flynn, cordial manufacturer, and his wife Jessie, née Thomson.
Jul 8, 1990 · Theodore Thomson Flynn Tasmania's first Professor of Biology. Professor of Biology. Theo Flynn was tall, slim, broad shouldered and blue-eyed; softly spoken, charming and witty. He was very industrious but also gregarious and friendly, enjoying dancing and tennis, as well as his academic interests.
In April 1909, Theodore Thomson Flynn arrived in Tasmania to become the first lecturer in the newly established department in biology at the University of Tasmania. The University itself was then nineteen years old, having been established in June 1890.
Theodore Flynn was appointed the first lecturer in biology at the University of Tasmania (1909) and from 1911 was Professor of Biology. Although his early interest was marsupials, he later developed an interest in marine biology.
Theodore Thomson Flynn. Description area. Dates of existence. 1883-1968. History. Born on 11 October 1883 at Coraki, New South Wales, son of John Thompson Flynn, cordial manufacturer, and his wife Jessie, née Thomson. He received his education at Fort Street High School, Sydney, the Sydney Training College for Teachers and the ... Clipboard. Add.
Theodore Thomson Flynn Tasmania's first Professor of Biology. Research at the Domain. Flynn established a research reputation for zoology in Tasmania and the Department has always flourished in this field. He was a flamboyant teacher in a time when the University had several such. Professor Eric Guiler, School of Zoology. Staff at Domain, 1924.
Theodore Thomson Flynn was appointed the first lecturer in biology at the University of Tasmania (1909) and from 1911 was Professor of Biology. Although his early interest was marsupials, he later developed an interest in marine biology.
Theodore Thomson Flynn. Born. 11 October , 1883 Coraki, New South Wales, Australia. Died. 23 October , 1968 (aged 85) Liss, Hampshire, England. Related Entries. [View as tree] Travers, Isobel Dieudonnée (pupil) Occupation * schoolteacher (1907-1909) New South Wales, Australia. technical/TAFE college teacher (1907-1909) New South Wales, Australia.
