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Edward Osborne Wilson (1929-2021) was an American biologist, naturalist, and author. He was a world-renowned expert on ants and the founder of the field of sociobiology. He was also a vocal advocate for conservation and biodiversity.
Wilson was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and grew up in Mobile. He attended the University of Alabama and Harvard University, where he earned his Ph.D. in 1955. He taught at Harvard for over 50 years and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1979 for his book On Human Nature.
Wilson was a prolific writer and published over 20 books, including The Ants, Sociobiology, The Diversity of Life, and Half Earth. He was a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Philosophical Society. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998.
Wilson died in December 2021 at the age of 92. He was a towering figure in the world of science and a passionate advocate for the natural world.
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