
New Zealand geologist, academic and politician (1913–2011)
Kenneth Brailey Cumberland (* 1. October 1913 in Bradford; † 17. April 2011 in Manurewa) was a new Zealand geologist, academic and politician. He was 97 years old. His education included University College London, University of Auckland and University of Nottingham. He worked at University of Canterbury and University of Auckland. His awards include Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi and Honorary Life Fellowship.