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).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.He met Douglas Adams, the star of the BBC show, Dr. Who, through his third wife.
BEFORE FAMEHe graduated from Balliol College, Oxford, with an advanced degree in zoology. He went on to teach at the University of California, Berkeley.
PERSONAL LIFEHe was born in Kenya and raised primarily in England. He was married three times-- to Marian Stamp, Eve Barham, and Lalla Ward-- and he has one daughter named Juliet.
FUN FACTSNovelist Richard Dawkins were born on Wednesday, birthstone is Aquamarine, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of Snake, it is 84 days until Richard Dawkins next birthday.