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Richard Lewontin

(1929–2021) Mathematician

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Richard Lewontin was a mathematician, best known for The Story of Margarine.

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Born
March 29, 1929
Died
July 4, 2021
Profession
Mathematician
Notable works
The Story of Margarine

About Richard Lewontin

Richard Charles Lewontin was an American evolutionary biologist, mathematician, geneticist, and social commentator. A leader in developing the mathematical basis of population genetics and evolutionary theory, he applied techniques from molecular biology, such as gel electrophoresis, to questions of genetic variation and evolution. He was a self-described Marxist.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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