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Charles Doolittle Walcott

American paleontologist and 4th secretary of the smithsonian (1850-1927).

Born March 31st, 1850 in New York Mills. [ref]

Died February 9th, 1927 at 76 years old in Washington, D.C.. [ref]

Occupations
botanist, mycologist, naturalist, palaeontologist

What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved