George Bird Grinnell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

George Bird Grinnell

American anthropologist

Date of Birth: 20-Sep-1849

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Date of Death: 11-Apr-1938

Profession: naturalist, writer, historian, zoologist, journalist, anthropologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About George Bird Grinnell

  • George Bird Grinnell (September 20, 1849 – April 11, 1938) was an American anthropologist, historian, naturalist, and writer.
  • Grinnell was born in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Yale University with a B.A.
  • in 1870 and a Ph.D.
  • in 1880.
  • Originally specializing in zoology, he became a prominent early conservationist and student of Native American life.
  • Grinnell has been recognized for his influence on public opinion and work on legislation to preserve the American bison.
  • Mount Grinnell is named after Grinnell.

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