Charles Davenport
1865 - 1944
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Biography
Charles Davenport was an American biologist and eugenicist. He played a significant role in the development of the eugenics movement in the United States during the early 20th century. Davenport was the director of the Cold Spring Harbor Biological Laboratory where he conducted research on genetics and heredity. His advocacy for eugenics policies aimed at improving the human population led to the establishment of eugenics programs in several states.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Eugenics is the self-direction of human evolution.
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The most important social evolution is eugenics.
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All nature is bountiful, but not always kind.
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The immensity of nature's forces and treasures they contain is overwhelming.
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The history of man in its broadest aspects is a record of migrations.