Gould  (g ld), Glenn 1932-1982.
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Canadian pianist noted for his performances and recordings of the works of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. |
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Gould, Stephen Jay 1941-2002.
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American paleontologist, historian of science, and writer. He developed the theory of punctuated equilibrium with Niles Eldredge (born 1943) in 1972. |
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Gould, Jay 1836-1892.
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American financier and speculator who with James Fisk and Daniel Drew wrested control of the Erie Railroad from Cornelius Vanderbilt in the late 1860s. With Fisk, he caused the financial panic of September 24, 1869, with an attempt to corner the gold market. |
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