Gaylord Simpson
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Summary
Gaylord Simpson was born on June 16, 1902[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on October 6, 1984[3], in Tucson[4]. He worked as a curator[5], paleontologist[6], zoologist[7], and autobiographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (670 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Lydia Diane Pedroja[10], Anne Roe[11]
- Child: Joan Simpson Burns[12], Helen Simpson Vishniac[13], Elizabeth Léonie Simpson[14], Patricia Gaylord Simpson[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Field of work: paleontology[17], evolutionary biology[18]
- Employer: University of Arizona[19], Harvard University[20], Columbia University[21]
- Educated at: Yale University[22], East High School[23]
- Doctoral advisor: R. S. Lull[24]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[25], Mary Clark Thompson Medal[26], Hayden Memorial Geological Award[27], Penrose Medal[28], Darwin–Wallace Medal[29], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[30], Darwin Medal[31], Linnean Medal[32], National Medal of Science[33], Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[34], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[35], Wilbur Cross Medal[36], Paleontological Society Medal[37], Golden Plate Award[38]
- Member of: Royal Society[39], National Academy of Sciences[40], American Philosophical Society[41], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[42], Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze detta dei XL[43], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[44], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Commons category: George Gaylord Simpson[47]
- Military, police or special rank: major[48]
- Family name: Simpson[49]
- Given name: George[50], Gaylord[51]
- Author citation (zoology): Simpson[52]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[53]
- Participant in: Scarritt Patagonian Expedition (1933-1934)[54]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gaylord Simpson include Romer-Simpson Medal[55], a science award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1987[58]; Simpsonotus[59], a fossil taxon[60]; and George Gaylord Simpson Prize[61], an award[62].
Why It Matters
Gaylord Simpson has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
Entities named for him include Romer-Simpson Medal[55], a science award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1987[58]; Simpsonotus[59], a fossil taxon[60]; and George Gaylord Simpson Prize[61], an award[62].
FAQs
Where was Gaylord Simpson born?
Gaylord Simpson was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Gaylord Simpson die?
Gaylord Simpson died in Tucson[4].
Who was Gaylord Simpson married to?
Gaylord Simpson's spouses include Lydia Diane Pedroja[10] and Anne Roe[11].
What did Gaylord Simpson do for work?
Gaylord Simpson worked as a curator[5], paleontologist[6], zoologist[7], and autobiographer[8].
Where did Gaylord Simpson go to school?
Gaylord Simpson was educated at Yale University[22] and East High School[23].
What awards did Gaylord Simpson receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[25], Mary Clark Thompson Medal[26], Hayden Memorial Geological Award[27], and Penrose Medal[28].