Roy Chapman Andrews
American explorer, naturalist, and writer (1884–1960) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Roy Andrews" redirects here. For the American footballer, see LeRoy Andrews.
Roy Chapman Andrews (January 26, 1884 – March 11, 1960) was an American explorer, adventurer and naturalist who became the director of the American Museum of Natural History.[1] He led a series of expeditions through the politically disturbed China of the early 20th century into the Gobi Desert and Mongolia. The expeditions made important discoveries and brought the first-known fossil dinosaur eggs to the museum. Chapman's popular writing about his adventures made him famous.
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Born | (1884-01-26)January 26, 1884 Beloit, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | March 11, 1960(1960-03-11) (aged 76) |
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery, Beloit, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | Beloit College Columbia University |
Occupation(s) | Explorer, adventurer, naturalist |
Years active | 1909–1960 |
Employer | American Museum of Natural History |
Known for | Paleontological field work |
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Awards | Hubbard Medal (1931) Charles P. Daly Medal (1935) Vega Medal (1937) Cover of Time Magazine, October 29, 1923 |
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