William Stimpson

William Stimpson
Born(1832-02-14)February 14, 1832
Boston, Massachusetts, US
DiedMay 26, 1872(1872-05-26) (aged 40)
Scientific career
FieldsMarine biology, malacology
Academic advisorsLouis Agassiz
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William Stimpson (February 14, 1832 – May 26, 1872) was an American scientist.[1] He was interested particularly in marine biology. Stimpson became an important early contributor to the work of the Smithsonian Institution and later, director of the Chicago Academy of Sciences.

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