John Campbell Merriam, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Campbell Merriam

American paleontologist

Date of Birth: 20-Oct-1869

Place of Birth: Hopkinton, Iowa, United States

Date of Death: 30-Oct-1945

Profession: university teacher, paleontologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

John Campbell Merriam (October 20, 1869 – October 30, 1945) was an American paleontologist, educator, and conservationist.
The first vertebrate paleontologist on the West Coast of the United States, he is best known for his taxonomy of vertebrate fossils at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, particularly with the genus Smilodon, more commonly known as the sabertooth cat.
He is also known for his work to extend the reach of the National Park Service.