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Edward Drinker Cope — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 28 July 1840 · Died: 12 April 1897 · Age at death: 56

How old was Edward Drinker Cope when he died?

Edward Drinker Cope died aged 56. He was born on 28 July 1840 and died on 12 April 1897.

Palaeontologist and comparative anatomy central to the Bone Wars

Did you know?His intense rivalry with Othniel Charles Marsh led to the discovery and naming of over one thousand dinosaur species.

Edward Drinker Cope (July 28, 1840 – April 12, 1897) was an American zoologist, paleontologist, comparative anatomist, herpetologist, and ichthyologist. Born to a wealthy Quaker family, he distinguished himself as a child prodigy interested in science, publishing his first scientific paper at the age of 19.

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Age at death: 56
Years since death: 129

Born: July 28, 1840 · Philadelphia, United States
Died: April 12, 1897
Nationality: American
Known for: Science, Exploration

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Father: Alfred Cope
Spouse: Annie Pim Cope
Child: Julia Cope Collins

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