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Richard Dawkins Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 23, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Richard Dawkins Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Richard Dawkins Facts

Full NameRichard Dawkins
BirthdateMarch 26, 1941
Birth PlaceNairobi, Kenya
Age (in 2024)83 Years Old
ZodiacAries
OccupationNovelist

Richard Dawkins Age & Birthday

Richard Dawkins is best known as Novelist who has born on March 26, 1941 in Nairobi, Kenya. Currently, Richard Dawkins is 83 years, 8 months and 28 days old. Richard Dawkins will celebrate 84th birthday on Wednesday, 26th of March 2025. Below the countdown to Richard Dawkins upcoming birthday.

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Richard Dawkins Biography

About

Famous for his contributions to the science world, Dawkins is particularly known for his writings in the field of evolutionary biology. His best-known works include The Selfish Gene (1976), The Blind Watchmaker (1986), and The God Delusion (2006).

Before Fame

He graduated from Balliol College, Oxford, with an advanced degree in zoology. He went on to teach at the University of California, Berkeley.

Trivia

He founded the non-profit organization, Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science, in 2006. He is a well-known advocate of atheism and a harsh critic of creationism.

Family Life

He was born in Kenya and raised primarily in England. He was married three times - to Marian Stamp, Eve Barham, and Lalla Ward. He has one daughter named Juliet.

Associated With

After writing him a fan letter, Dawkins became close friends with Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy author Douglas Adams.

Top Asked Questions about Richard Dawkins

How old is Richard Dawkins in 2024?

Richard Dawkins is 83 years old today.

When was Richard Dawkins born?

Richard Dawkins was born on March 26, 1941 in Nairobi, Kenya.

What is Richard Dawkins zodiac sign?

Richard Dawkins zodiac sign is Aries.

What was Richard Dawkins best known for?

Richard Dawkins was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about Richard Dawkins's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Richard Dawkins's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

  • Richard Dawkins was born on Wednesday, 85th day / 13th week of 1941
  • Richard Dawkins has Aries zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Richard Dawkins birthday is XXVI.III.MCMXLI
  • Richard Dawkins's birthstone is Aquamarine
  • Richard Dawkins's birth flower is Daffodil that symbolize spring, rebirth, domestic happiness & love
  • Richard Dawkins age in year is 83 years old
  • Richard Dawkins age in month is 1004 months old
  • Richard Dawkins age in day is 30588 days old
  • Richard Dawkins age in hour is 734112 hours old
  • Richard Dawkins age in minute is 44046720 minutes old
  • Richard Dawkins age in second is 2642803200 seconds old
  • Next Richard Dawkins birthday is on Wednesday, March 26th 2025
  • Richard Dawkins age in next birthday (2025) is 84 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about March 26, 1941 birthday

Historical Events on Richard Dawkins Birthday (March 26)

Below are historical events that coincided with Richard Dawkins's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1958The United States Army launches Explorer 3.
1958The African Regroupment Party is launched at a meeting in Paris.
1967Ten thousand people gather for one of many Central Park be-ins in New York City.
1970South Vietnamese President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu implements a land reform program to solve the problem of land tenancy.
1971East Pakistan declares its independence from Pakistan to form Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Liberation War begins.
1975The Biological Weapons Convention comes into force.
1979Anwar al-Sadat, Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter sign the Egypt-Israel peace treaty in Washington, D.C.
1981Social Democratic Party (UK) is founded as a party.
1982A groundbreaking ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is held in Washington, D.C.
1991Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay sign the Treaty of Asunción, establishing Mercosur, the South Common Market.
1997Thirty-nine bodies are found in the Heaven's Gate mass suicides.
1998During the Algerian Civil War, the Oued Bouaicha massacre sees fifty-two people, mostly infants, killed with axes and knives.
2005Around 200,000 to 300,000 Taiwanese demonstrate in Taipei in opposition to the Anti-Secession Law of China.
2010The South Korean Navy corvette Cheonan is torpedoed, killing 46 sailors. After an international investigation, the President of the United Nations Security Council blames North Korea.
2017Russia-wide anti-corruption protests in 99 cities. The Levada Center survey showed that 38% of surveyed Russians supported protests and that 67 percent held Putin personally responsible for high-level corruption.
1990The birth of Matteo Guidicelli, Filipino actor, model, singer and former kart racer
1990The birth of Patrick Ekeng, Cameroonian footballer (d. 2016)
1990The birth of Yuya Takaki, Japanese idol, singer, dancer, model and actor
1990The birth of Xiumin, South Korean singer and actor
1991The birth of Matt Davidson, American baseball player
1992The birth of Nina Agdal, Danish model
1992The birth of Stoffel Vandoorne, Belgian racing driver
1994The birth of Alison Van Uytvanck, Belgian tennis player
1994The birth of Jed Wallace, English footballer
1994The birth of Marcela Zacarías, Mexican tennis player
1996The birth of Zane Musgrove, New Zealand rugby league player
1996The birth of Kathryn Bernardo, Filipino actress
1998The birth of Satoko Miyahara, Japanese figure skater
2003The birth of Bhad Bhabie, American rapper and social media personality
2004The birth of Awra Briguela, Filipino actor and comedian
2012The death of David Craighead, American organist and educator (b. 1924)
2012The death of Manik Godghate, Indian poet and educator (b. 1937)
2012The death of Helmer Ringgren, Swedish theologian and academic (b. 1917)
2013The death of Tom Boerwinkle, American basketball player and sportscaster (b. 1945)
2013The death of Krzysztof Kozłowski, Polish journalist and politician, Polish Minister of Interior (b. 1931)
2013The death of Dave Leggett, American baseball player (b. 1933)
2013The death of Don Payne, American screenwriter and producer (b. 1964)
2014The death of Roger Birkman, American psychologist and author (b. 1919)
2014The death of Dick Guidry, American businessman and politician (b. 1929)
2014The death of Marcus Kimball, Baron Kimball, English politician (b. 1928)
2015The death of Dinkha IV, Iraqi patriarch (b. 1935)
2015The death of Friedrich L. Bauer, German mathematician, computer scientist, and academic (b. 1924)
2015The death of Tomas Tranströmer, Swedish poet, translator, and psychologist Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1931)
2016The death of Jim Harrison, American novelist, essayist, and poet (b. 1937)
2018The death of Fabrizio Frizzi, Italian television presenter (b. 1958)

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