George Bird Grinnell
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1849 – 1938
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Who was George Bird Grinnell?
George Bird Grinnell 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 buffalo.
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- Born
- Sep 20, 1849
Brooklyn - Also known as
- Bird George Grinnell
- Ethnicity
- Piegan Blackfeet
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Yale University
- Died
- Apr 11, 1938
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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