Charles Doolittle Walcott

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1850 – 1927

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Who was Charles Doolittle Walcott?

Charles Doolittle Walcott was an American invertebrate paleontologist. He became known for his discovery in 1909 of well-preserved fossils in the Burgess Shale of British Columbia, Canada.

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Born
Mar 31, 1850
New York Mills
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  • United States of America
Died
Feb 9, 1927
Washington, D.C.
Resting place
Rock Creek Cemetery

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on July 23, 2013

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