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William J. Sanders

b. 1942

American paleontologist

Paleontologist
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About William J. Sanders

Born 1942. William J. Sanders is an American paleontologist.

William J. Sanders is a vertebrate paleontologist and research scientist/preparator at the University of Michigan. He has written a number of papers on fossil elephants.

Education Ph.D. Department of Anthropology, New York University. Dissertation Title: "Function, Allometry, and Evolution of the Australopithecine Lower Precaudal Spine." 1995. M.Phil. Department of Anthropology, New York University. 1990. B.A. Department of Anthropology, The University of Chicago. 1979.

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Important facts

Born
1942
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Paleontologist
Nationality
United States
Education
New York University
Employers
University of Michigan
Also known as
William Sanders, William Joseph Sanders

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Frequently asked questions

Who is William J. Sanders?

American paleontologist

When was William J. Sanders born?

William J. Sanders was born in 1942.

What is William J. Sanders's occupation?

William J. Sanders is a paleontologist.

What nationality is William J. Sanders?

William J. Sanders is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William J. Sanders

· Wikidata: Q16738814

· DBpedia: William J. Sanders

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