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Evelyn Shaw

1927 – 2003

American ichthyologist and writer

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About Evelyn Shaw

Lived 1927 – 2003 (aged 75–76). Evelyn Shaw was an American ichthyologist, children's writer, university teacher, biologist, exhibition curator and writer.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
2003
Nationality
Education
New York University
Employers
Stanford University, American Museum of Natural History
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
Evelyn S. Shaw, Evelyn S Shaw

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Evelyn Shaw's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Evelyn Shaw?

American ichthyologist and writer

When was Evelyn Shaw born?

Evelyn Shaw was born on 19 January 1927 in Jersey City.

When did Evelyn Shaw die?

Evelyn Shaw died in 2003.

What was Evelyn Shaw's occupation?

Evelyn Shaw was an ichthyologist, children's writer, university teacher, biologist, exhibition curator and writer.

What nationality was Evelyn Shaw?

Evelyn Shaw was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Evelyn Shaw

· Wikidata: Q111029966

· DBpedia: Evelyn Shaw

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