Jane Goodall: Facts & Related Content
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Facts
| Also Known As | Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall • Dame Jane Goodall |
|---|---|
| Born | April 3, 1934 • London • England |
| Died | October 1, 2025 (aged 91) • Los Angeles • California |
| Awards And Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (2025) • Templeton Prize (2021) |
| Notable Works | “In the Shadow of Man” |
| Subjects Of Study | chimpanzee |
Did You Know?
- Jane Goodall has prosopagnosia, or face blindness.
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