Jane Goodall is a renowned ethologist and conservationist who is best known for her study of chimpanzees in the wild. She was born on April 3, 1934, in London, England. Here are some key events in her life:
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Marriages: Goodall has been married twice. In 1964, she married a Dutch nobleman and wildlife photographer, Baron Hugo van Lawick. They had a son together, but they divorced in 1974. The following year, she married Derek Bryceson, a member of Tanzanias parliament and the director of that country's national parks. He died in 1980.
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Chimpanzee research: In July 1960, at the age of 26, Goodall traveled from England to what is now Tanzania and began studying wild chimpanzees. Her work revolutionized the field of primatology.
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Activism: Goodall has worked extensively on conservation and animal welfare issues. She is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and the Roots & Shoots program, and she is on the board of the Nonhuman Rights Project. In April 2002, she was named a UN Messenger of Peace.
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Recent work: Goodall is still active in her 80s and continues to write and speak about conservation issues. In February 2022, she released a book called "The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times" and participated in a virtual conversation about her career.
