William Stimpson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Stimpson

American marine biologist

Date of Birth: 14-Feb-1832

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 26-May-1872

Profession: zoologist, biologist, marine biologist, malacologist, carcinologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

William Stimpson (February 14, 1832 – May 26, 1872) was a noted American scientist.
He was interested particularly in marine biology.
Stimpson became an important early contributor to the work of the Smithsonian Institution and later, director of the Chicago Academy of Sciences.