Louise Carson
American marine biologist and conservationist (1907–1964)
1907 — 1964
Quick Facts
Profession
American marine biologist and conservationist (1907–1964)
Born
May 27, 1907
Died
1964 (age ~57)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
whistleblower, writer, author
United StatesBorn in Rachel Carson HomesteadDied in Silver Spring
1907
Born in Rachel Carson Homestead (1907-05-27)
1925
EducationStudied at Chatham University (1925–1929)
1929
EducationStudied at Johns Hopkins University (1929–1932)
1950
AwardAAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award
1951
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1952
AwardJohn Burroughs Medal
About
Rachel Louise Carson was an American marine biologist, writer, and conservationist whose sea trilogy (1941–1955) and book Silent Spring (1962) are credited with advancing marine conservation and the global environmental movement.
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Who is Louise Carson?+
Rachel Louise Carson was an American marine biologist, writer, and conservationist whose sea trilogy (1941–1955) and book Silent Spring (1962) are credited with advancing marine conservation and the global environmental movement.
What does the name Louise mean?+
The name Louise means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.". It is of English origin.
When was Louise Carson born?+
Louise Carson was born on May 27, 1907.
When did Louise Carson die?+
Louise Carson died in 1964, at approximately 57 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.
The name Louise is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: id2=contain From Louise, the feminine form of Louis.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Names related to Louise
Louise — May 27, 1907
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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The world is a little different because you existed.
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Respect.
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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