Tom Kapitany

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tom Kapitany
Occupation	Botanist
Date Of Birth	Dec 15, 1960(1960-12-15)
Age	64
Birthplace	Melbourne
Country	Australia
Birth City	Victoria
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Tom Kapitany Biography

Tom Kapitany is one of the most popular and richest Botanist who was born on December 15, 1960 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Kapitany completed his B.Sc. in Geology and Botany at the University of Melbourne in 1984 and has held multiple mining tenements around Australia. Kapitany has made numerous donations to the Museum of Victoria and other museums and institutions worldwide. Kapitany is known for raising awareness on the importance of collecting and fossicking minerals and fossils; to educate people and children on fossils and rocks of biological origin. However, as one of Australia’s largest commercial dealers of minerals and fossils, he is a controversial figure owing to revelations of his involvement with international fossil smuggling.

Tom Kapitany started Crystal World Exhibition Centre in 1999 following his involvement with the family business’ retail nursery Collectors Corner. Kapitany would frequently travel the world to source natural history specimens. Through Crystal World, Kapitany has hosted fundraising activities to help the Australian Animal Rescue charity.

Tom Kapitany Net Worth

Tom Kapitany is one of the richest Botanist from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tom Kapitany 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Tom Kapitany (born 15 December 1960) is an Australian botanist, geologist and entrepreneur. Kapitany is the director of Crystal World in Victoria, Australia, a director of National Dinosaur Museum in Canberra, Australia, a director of Collectors Corner Garden World in Braeside, Victoria, Australia, director of Australian Mineral Mines Pty. Ltd. and an international consultant for museums and universities, particularly in China, Mexico, U.K, U.S.A, New Zealand and Indonesia with regards to Geology.

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Kapitany continued, saying “95 percent of new fossil discoveries are actually found by private individuals. A number of sites I’ve been to, locals are reluctant to show museum specimens because they’re concerned that the museums will close down the site or restrict activity or restrict access. The more you legislate and protect certain things, the less the museums will be made aware of them.”

Facts & Trivia

Cyrille Ranked on the list of most popular Botanist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Tom Kapitany celebrates birthday on December 15 of every year.

Top Facts about Tom Kapitany

1. Tom Kapitany is an Australian botanist and geologist.
2. He has over 20 years of experience in the field.
3. Kapitany specializes in rare and endangered plant species.
4. He has discovered several new plant species in Australia.
5. Kapitany is a published author on botanical topics.
6. He is also a sought-after speaker on plant conservation.
7. Kapitany has worked with various organizations to protect plants.
8. He advocates for sustainable land use practices to preserve biodiversity.
9. Kapitany’s work has been recognized with awards and honors.
10. He continues to actively research and promote plant conservation efforts.