Alfred G. Mayer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alfred G. Mayer

U.S. entomologist and zoologist

Date of Birth: 16-Apr-1868

Place of Birth: Frederick, Maryland, United States

Date of Death: 24-Jun-1922

Profession: zoologist, entomologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Alfred G.
Mayer (Alfred Goldsborough Mayor; April 16, 1868 – June 24, 1922) was an American marine biologist and zoologist of German descent whose fascination with medusae (jellyfish) marked a turning point for biology.
Despite Mayor's interest in the sea, his first voyage began during his twenty-fourth year of life.
Because of his German 'heritage', "[...]he altered it (his last name) to "Mayor" in order to dissociate himself from his Germanic roots".
Mayor is also greatly known for his many publications and papers in which he wrote about topics ranging from physics to hunting and fishing.