Walter R. Gross, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Walter R. Gross

German paleontologist

Date of Birth: 20-Aug-1902

Place of Birth: Riga, Latvia

Date of Death: 09-Jun-1974

Profession: university teacher, paleontologist

Nationality: Germany, Latvia

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Walter Robert Gross (20 August 1903 – 9 June 1974) was a German palaeontologist.
During his career, Gross made important studies on prehistoric fishes.
He was the graduate mentor to paleontologists Hans-Peter Schultze and Klaus Fahlbusch.
The genus Grossopterus was named in Gross' honor by fellow paleontologist Leif Størmer.