Gerhard Lenski, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gerhard Lenski

American sociologist

Date of Birth: 13-Aug-1924

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Date of Death: 07-Dec-2015

Profession: university teacher, sociologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Gerhard Emmanuel "Gerry" Lenski, Jr.
(August 13, 1924 – December 7, 2015) was an American sociologist known for contributions to the sociology of religion, social inequality, and introducing the ecological-evolutionary theory.
He spent much of his career as a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he served as chair of the Department of Sociology, 1969–72, and as chair of the Division of Social Sciences, 1976-78.