William Stimpson
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For the politician, planter and slave-owner in Jamaica, see William Stimpson (politician).
William Stimpson (February 14, 1832 – May 26, 1872) was an American scientist.[1] 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.
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Born | (1832-02-14)February 14, 1832 Boston, Massachusetts, US |
Died | May 26, 1872(1872-05-26) (aged 40) |
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Fields | Marine biology, malacology |
Academic advisors | Louis Agassiz |
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