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John Ostrom was an American paleontologist. Born on 18 February 1928 in New York City, Ostrom died on 16 July 2005 in Litchfield at the age of 77.
Ostrom studied at Union College and Columbia University. Honours include Hayden Memorial Geological Award, Romer-Simpson Medal and Guggenheim Fellowship.
With a Wikipedia article in 27 languages, John Ostrom is No. 54,690 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 18 February 1928, New York City
- Died
- 16 July 2005, Litchfield (aged 77)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Paleontologist, university teacher
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Union College, Columbia University
- Wikipedia editions
- 27
Did you know
77
Lived to 77.
18 Feb
Shares a birthday with Toni Morrison and Alessandro Volta.
1,149
One of 1,149 people in the Index born in New York City, with Lana Del Rey.
27
Has a Wikipedia article in 27 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Hayden Memorial Geological Award1986
- Romer-Simpson Medal1994
- Guggenheim Fellowship
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