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1903 - 1967

Gregory Goodwin Pincus

American biologist who was an influential researcher in steroidal hormones.

Gregory Goodwin Pincus went on to develop hormonal birth control, which was instrumental in ushering in the sexual revolution.

Fun Fact:

Following a meeting with the founder of Planned Parenthood, Margaret Sanger, Pincus was able to secure a grant for his research into hormonal birth control.

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Sources:

Gregory Goodwin Pincus – Wikipedia

“Gregory Goodwin Pincus (1903-1967)” – The Embryo Project at Arizona State University (2008)

“Gregory Pincus (1903-1967)” – PBS