Born
September 10, 1941
Queens, United States
Died
May 20, 2002
New York City, United States
Known for
American biologist and historian of science
Stephen Jay Gould (1941–2002) was United States best known for American biologist and historian of science.
Stephen Jay Gould (September 10, 1941 – May 20, 2002) was an American paleontologist and evolutionary biologist. He was known for his theory of punctuated equilibrium and his widely read popular science essays that brought complex evolutionary ideas to the public. Gould also campaigned for social justice and medical cannabis.
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Stephen Jay Gould died on May 20, 2002 in New York City, United States, at the age of 60.
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Stephen Jay Gould was born in Queens, United States on September 10, 1941.
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Stephen Jay Gould is best known for American biologist and historian of science.
How old was Stephen Jay Gould when they died?
Stephen Jay Gould was 60 years old at the time of death.
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Stephen Jay Gould was from United States.
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