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An Influential Scientist is Born
Jane Goodall was born in London England to Mortimer Herbery Goodall and Margaret Myfanwe Joseph. Interestingly enough, Margaret wrote novels under the name Vanne Morris Goodall. Webster University notes that Jane was born into a close knit family, which included her four years younger sister, Judy. This family lived with her two aunts, Olwen and Audrey. Biography.com mentions that Jane spent a great deal of her free time fascinated with animal behavior, wishing to travel to Africa. -
The Henhouse
Although the exact month is not known, in the fall of 1939 it is said that Jane Goodall hid in a henhouse for hours. She observed the hen laying eggs, meanwhile, her family is practically freaking out about finding her. -
A Wild Christmas
Among other presents, Jane recieved The Story of Dr.Doolittle and Tarzan of Apes for 1942's Christmas. janegoodall.org says that these stories entranced her and made her decide that she: "will travel to Africa to observe and write about animals". -
The Alligator Society
janegoodall.org records this event in the summer of 1946: "Jane starts a nature club, The Alligator Society, which includes her younger sister Judy and their friends Sally and Sue". -
Her First African Expidition
Louis Leakey, Jane Goodall's employer, thought that she was perfect for an African Expedition even though she was a secretary and had no formal college degree. Her mom accompanied her along with an african cook, setting up a camp on the shore of Lake Tanganyika. At first she couldn't get within 500 feet of them, but after a year she got as close as 30 feet. After two years, they became comfortable and bio.com says they would come after her looking for bannanas. -
Starting A Family
Jane Goodall married Hugo van Lawick, who was a National Geographic photographer at the time. Unfortunatley, the pair ended up getting a divorce a few years down the road. Since Jane was very philisophical, Webster University says that she began to question the meaning of life and strengthen her belief in a Spiritual Power. -
Miss Goodall and The Wild Chimpanzees
Miss Goodall and The Wild Chimpanzees was the first film ever produced by National Geographic. This film follows Goodall and her chimpanzee buddies through the forests of Gombe, Tanzania. wildfilmhistory.com says that this film also gave proof to Goodall's controversial assertion that chimpanzees are indeed carnivores. This film was shot by her husband, Hugo van Lawick. -
Becoming Dr. Jane Goodall
Louis Leakey got Jane Goodall into a Ph.D. program in ethology at Cambridge University. Jane had not recieved any prior college education to this program. A quote published in National Geographic said by Jane Goodall states: "It was a bit shocking to be told I'd done everything wrong. Everything." Jane disagreed with most of what was taught , but finished the program and recieved a her Ph.D in Ethology. -
Grub is Born
On March 4th, 1967, Hugo Eric Louis Van Lawick was born to Jane Goodall and Hugo van Lawick. Hugo was born in Nairobi during one of the pair's expedition. Their son was always called Grub, for reasons I cannot find on the interenet. Grub spent most of his childhood in the Serengeti, observing chimpanzees with his parents. -
In The Shadow of Man is Published
Another book about her life with chimpanzees. -
Second Time is The Charm
Again, nobody online seems to have the exact date of this event in my surface scratching research, but Derek Bryceson and Jane Goodall were married in 1975. The pair of them had both divorced their spouses and remarried. -
Rebel Soldiers Change Lives
On this night, three Americans and one Dutch woman were kidnapped by rebel soldiers. Besides the inflicted pain on the families and the world around her, Jane Goodall could not go to Africa without military supervision. They also felt it was exactly neccesary to welcome visitors with 'open arms' anymore. -
The Jane Goodall Institute is Founded
While the exact date that the institute was founded, Jane Goodall created the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977. The institute prides itself on "empowering people to make a difference for all living people". -
Tragedy Stirkes
After a long battle with cancer, Jane Goodall's second husband, Derek Bryceson, dies in 1980. This leaves Jane and her son Grub widowed. -
The Chimpanzees of Gombe is Publlished
Harvard University Press published The Chimpanzees of Gombe: Patterns of Behavior in 1986. This novel is a collective work of her experiences in Gombe studying chimpanzees and theirway of live. -
Roots and Shoots in Tanzanian Minds
Again, the exact date is not given, but Roots and Shoots was founded by Jane Goodall and 16 Tanzanian youth. The overview on rootsandshoots.com says: "The Roots & Shoots program is about making positive change happen... the Roots & Shoots network connects youth of all ages who share a desire to create a better world. Young people identify problems in their communities and take action.... Roots and Shoots members are making a difference across the globe". -
TACARE (Take Care Program)
While Jane Goodall's website doesn't even say the exact date, she founded the Take Care program or TACARE. This program is a subsidiary of The Jane Goodall Insititute and works to create sustainable livelihoods while promoting conservation goals. Her website says that in recent years they have duplicatd the program in central and western parts of Africa. -
UNMP Jane Goodall
janegoodall.org states: "United Nations Secretary - General Kofi Annan appoints Jane to serve as a United Nations Messenger of Peace". In 2007, she was reappointed. -
Named Dame of The British Empire
Jane Goodall was named a Dame of The British Empire by Prince Charles. janegoodall.org says: "Today, Dame Jane received a badge and a star as a Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire".
