Robert R. Sokal
Biologist

Robert R. Sokal Net Worth

Robert R. Sokal was an Austrian biostatistician and entomologist who co-founded the field of numerical taxonomy with Peter H.A. Sneath. He was recognized for his contributions to the field with the Darwin Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Physical Anthropologists in 2004. He was born on January 13, 1926.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 13, 1926
Birth Place Austria
Age 94 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 9, 2012 (age 86)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $14 Million (2024)

About

Biostatistician and entomologist who co-founded the field of numerical taxonomy along with Peter H.A. Sneath. He received the Darwin Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Physical Anthropologists in 2004.

Before Fame

He studied at St. John's College and worked as a librarian at the University of Chicago.

Trivia

He was a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Family Life

He married Julie Sokal, who died in 2012.

Associated With

He and materials scientist Benjamin Hsiao have both done research at Stony Brook University.

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