About Isaac Ginsburg
Lived 1886 – 1975 (aged 89). Isaac Ginsburg was an American zoologist, ichthyologist and oceanographer.
Isaac Ginsburg (August 9, 1886 – September 2, 1975) was a Lithuanian-born American ichthyologist.
Biography
Early life Ginsburg was born in Lithuania in 1886. He immigrated to the United States during his childhood. He attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where he studied ichthyology. Ginsburg intended to start a large project devoted to the study of the gulf fish, but most of his time was ultimately spent on the revisionary work which was required. Ginsburg retired in 1956.
Taxon described by him See :Category:Taxa named by Isaac Ginsburg
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Who was Isaac Ginsburg?
Lithuanian-American ichthyologist (1886-1975)
When was Isaac Ginsburg born?
Isaac Ginsburg was born on 19 August 1886 in Lithuania.
When did Isaac Ginsburg die?
Isaac Ginsburg died on 2 September 1975 in Arlington County.
What was Isaac Ginsburg's occupation?
Isaac Ginsburg was a zoologist, ichthyologist and oceanographer.
What nationality was Isaac Ginsburg?
Isaac Ginsburg was American.
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