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W. M. Smallwood

1873 – 1949

American biologist and football coach

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Lived 1873 – 1949 (aged 76). W. M. Smallwood was an American coach, biologist, zoologist, american football coach, university teacher and anatomist.

William Martin Smallwood (April 30, 1873 – November 21, 1949) was an American biologist and professor at Syracuse University. From 1898 to 1902 he taught at Allegheny College.

Education Smallwood earned his B.A. and master's degree from Syracuse University and earned his PhD at Harvard University in 1902. He played for Syracuse Orange football from 1896 to 1899.

Academic career In 1902, Smallwood was named professor of comparative anatomy at Syracuse. In 1921, he was name head of the zoology department where he remained until being name professor emeritus in 1943. Smallwood died in 1949. He was elected a Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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Education
Syracuse University
Employers
Allegheny College, Syracuse University
Also known as
William Martin Smallwood, W. Martin Smallwood, W. Smallwood, William M. Smallwood, Martin Smallwood

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Frequently asked questions

Who was W. M. Smallwood?

American biologist and football coach

When was W. M. Smallwood born?

W. M. Smallwood was born on 30 April 1873 in Warsaw.

When did W. M. Smallwood die?

W. M. Smallwood died on 21 November 1949 in Syracuse.

What was W. M. Smallwood's occupation?

W. M. Smallwood was a coach, biologist, zoologist, american football coach, university teacher and anatomist.

What nationality was W. M. Smallwood?

W. M. Smallwood was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: W. M. Smallwood

· Wikidata: Q6776618

· DBpedia: William Martin Smallwood

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