About Jirō Makiyama
Lived 1896 – 1986 (aged 90). Jirō Makiyama was a Japanese paleontologist and geologist.
Jiro Makiyama (October 16, 1896 - December 5, 1986) was a Japanese paleontologist, geologist, and malacologist. He was the Honorary President of the Japanese Society of Malacology, and the former chairman of the Japanese Society of Paleontology and the Japan Geological Society.
He is known for scientifically describing the Nauman Elephant (Palaeoloxodon naumanni).
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Who was Jirō Makiyama?
Japanese paleontologist (1896–1986)
When was Jirō Makiyama born?
Jirō Makiyama was born on 16 October 1896 in Akita Prefecture.
When did Jirō Makiyama die?
Jirō Makiyama died on 5 December 1986 in Kyoto.
What was Jirō Makiyama's occupation?
Jirō Makiyama was a paleontologist and geologist.
What nationality was Jirō Makiyama?
Jirō Makiyama was Japanese.
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