Richard Dawkins
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Born on 26th of March 1941
Died in 000

British ethologist and evolutionary biologist

Born in Kenya, his family returned to England when he was eight.
Known for gene-centered view of evolution, concept of the meme, advocacy of atheism and rationalism.

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