George Gaylord Simpson

About George Gaylord Simpson

Birth Day: June 16, 1902
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Died On: Oct 6, 1984 (age 82)
Birth Sign: Gemini

George Gaylord Simpson Net Worth

George Gaylord Simpson was born on June 16, 1902 in Chicago, IL. Paleontologist who influenced Modern Synthesis, which played a major role in creating a recognized account of evolution. He was also the Curator of the Department of Geology and Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History from 1945 to 1959.
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About

Paleontologist who influenced Modern Synthesis, which played a major role in creating a recognized account of evolution. He was also the Curator of the Department of Geology and Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History from 1945 to 1959.

Before Fame

He began his career publishing academic papers about fossils and their taxonomy.

Trivia

He worked at many academic institutions, including at Harvard as a curator of the Museum of Comparative Zoology.

Family Life

He was born in Chicago.

Associated With

He was recipient of the Darwin-Wallace Medal, which was named after scientist Charles Darwin.