Birthdate: July 28, 1840
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: April 12, 1897
Edward Drinker Cope was a renowned American scientist celebrated for his achievements in various scientific fields including zoology, paleontology, comparative anatomy, herpetology, and ichthyology. Despite his lack of formal scientific education, he made significant contributions to American paleontology through his extensive writing and the discovery of over 1,000 vertebrate species, which included fishes and dinosaurs. Cope’s career was marked by fierce competition with his rival Othniel Charles Marsh during the Bone Wars, leading to financial difficulties and professional challenges. However, he experienced a resurgence in his career before his passing in 1897.
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