Farish Jenkins Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Farish Alston Jenkins Jr. was an American vertebrate paleontologist born on May 19, 1940, in New York City, and died on November 11, 2012, in Boston. He studied at Princeton University and Yale University, achieving a master's degree in geology. Jenkins held significant academic positions at Columbia University and Harvard University, where he was a professor and curator. He made notable discoveries, including the find of Haramiyida jawbones in Greenland and co-described Tiktaalik, a crucial fossil linking fish and amphibians. He received several awards for his contributions to paleontology.

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Meaning of the name - Farish

angel, heavenly being

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May 19, 1940 Facts

Generation Group

Farish Jenkins belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Manhattan

Place of Death: Boston

Educated At: Princeton University | Harvard University

Occupation: paleontologist | university teacher

Employers: Harvard Medical School | Harvard University | Columbia University

Awards Received: Romer-Simpson Medal | Guggenheim Fellowship

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