Carl Zimmer

American science writer and blogger (1966-)
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Carl Zimmer

Summary

Carl Zimmer is a human[1]. He was born in New Haven[2]. He was born on July 13, 1966[3]. He worked as an author[4], journalist[5], writer[6], and researcher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Carl Zimmer's place of birth was New Haven[2].
  • Carl Zimmer was born on July 13, 1966[3].
  • Carl Zimmer's father was Richard Zimmer[9].
  • Carl Zimmer held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Carl Zimmer worked as an author[4].
  • Carl Zimmer worked as a journalist[5].
  • Carl Zimmer worked as a writer[6].
  • Carl Zimmer worked as a researcher[7].
  • Carl Zimmer's field of work was parasitology[11].
  • Among Carl Zimmer's employers was Yale University[12].
  • Carl Zimmer received the Guggenheim Fellowship[13].
  • Carl Zimmer is recorded as male[14].
  • Carl Zimmer's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Carl Zimmer's Commons category is recorded as Carl Zimmer[16].
  • Carl Zimmer's family name is recorded as Zimmer[17].
  • Carl Zimmer's given name is recorded as Carl[18].
  • Carl Zimmer's official website is recorded as http://www.carlzimmer.com/[19].
  • Carl Zimmer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Carl Zimmer's sibling is recorded as Ben Zimmer[21].
  • Carl Zimmer's has written for is recorded as The New York Times[22].
  • Carl Zimmer's writing language is recorded as English[23].
  • Carl Zimmer's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+297489'}[24].
  • Carl Zimmer's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+278676'}[25].
  • Carl Zimmer's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+300410'}[26].
  • Carl Zimmer's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+299213'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Carl Zimmer's place of birth was New Haven[2]. He was born on July 13, 1966[3]. His father was Richard Zimmer[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[4], journalist[5], writer[6], and researcher[7]. Carl Zimmer's field of work was parasitology[11]. Among his employers was Yale University[12].

Recognition

Carl Zimmer received the Guggenheim Fellowship[13].

Why It Matters

Carl Zimmer has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Carl Zimmer born?

Born in New Haven[2], Carl Zimmer…

Who were Carl Zimmer's parents?

Carl Zimmer's father was Richard Zimmer[9].

What did Carl Zimmer do for work?

Carl Zimmer worked as author[4], journalist[5], writer[6], and researcher[7].

What awards did Carl Zimmer receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . Best American Science and Nature Writing 2012. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Best American Science and Nature Writing 2012. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Iamcarbon · 2026-08-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Carl
    Field of work parasitology
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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