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Jared Diamond — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 10 September 1937 · Age: 89

How old is Jared Diamond?

Jared Diamond is 89 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 10 September 1937.

Scientist and author of the prize-winning book Guns, Germs, and Steel

Did you know?He spent decades studying birds in New Guinea before writing best-selling books on human history and evolution.

Jared Mason Diamond (born September 10, 1937) is an American scientist, historian, and author. He has written hundreds of scientific and popular articles and books, most notably Guns, Germs, and Steel (1997), which received multiple awards, including the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction.

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Age: 89
Status: Living

Born: September 10, 1937 · Boston, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Science, Literature, Scholarship

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Father: Louis Diamond

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