Gould (g ld), Glenn 1932-1982. Canadian pianist noted for his performances and recordings of the works of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. |
| Gould, Jay 1836-1892. American financier and speculator who with James Fisk and Daniel Drew wrested control of the Erie Railroad from Cornelius Vanderbilt (1867-1868). With Fisk, he caused the financial panic of September 24, 1869, with an attempt to corner the gold market. |
| Gould, Stephen Jay 1941-2002. American evolutionary biologist, writer, and historian of science. He developed the theory of punctuated equilibrium with Niles Eldredge (born 1943) in 1972. |
Gould [guːld]
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1. (Biographies / Gould, Benjamin Apthorp (1824-1896) M, US, SCIENCE: astronomer) Benjamin Apthorp. 1824-96, US astronomer: the first to use the telegraph to determine longitudes; founded the Astronomical Journal (1849)
2. (Biographies / Gould, Glenn (1932-1982) M, Canadian, MUSIC: pianist) Glenn. 1932-82, Canadian pianist
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| Noun | 1. | Gould - United States paleontologist and popularizer of science (1941-2002) |
| 2. |  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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