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Gould

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Noun

1. gould, stephen jay gould

United States paleontologist and popularizer of science (1941-2002)

2. gould, jay gould

United States financier who gained control of the Erie Canal and who caused a financial panic in 1869 when he attempted to corner the gold market (1836-1892)

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Gould

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noun
1. 
Benjamin Apthorp. 1824–96, US astronomer: the first to use the telegraph to determine longitudes; founded the Astronomical Journal (1849)
2. 
Glenn. 1932–82, Canadian pianist

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Gould

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Jay(born Jason Gould) 1836-92; U.S. financier

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Gould

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Canadian pianist noted for his performances and recordings of the works of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms.
American paleontologist, historian of science, and writer. He developed the theory of punctuated equilibrium with Niles Eldredge (born 1943) in 1972.
American financier and speculator who with James Fisk and Daniel Drew wrested control of the Erie Railroad from Cornelius Vanderbilt in the late 1860s. With Fisk, he caused the financial panic of September 24, 1869, with an attempt to corner the gold market.

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