George Gaylord Simpson
Paleontologist

George Gaylord Simpson Net Worth

George Gaylord Simpson was a renowned paleontologist born in Chicago, IL on June 16, 1902. He was a major contributor to the Modern Synthesis, a widely accepted account of evolution, and was the Curator of the Department of Geology and Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History from 1945 to 1959. His work had a lasting impact on the field of evolutionary biology.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 16, 1902
Birth Place Chicago, IL
Age 118 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 6, 1984 (age 82)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

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.

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