Background
Williams, Ernest Edward was born on January 7, 1914 in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward and Alma Laura (Miller) Williams.
Williams, Ernest Edward was born on January 7, 1914 in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward and Alma Laura (Miller) Williams.
Bachelor of Science, Lafayette College, 1933. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1949.
Instructor, Harvard University, 1949-1952, assistant professor zoology, 1952-1957, professor biology, 1970-1985, Alexander Agassiz professor zoology, 1972-1985, professor emeritus, since 1985. Curator reptiles and amphibians Museum Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, 1957-1980.
Served with United States Army, 1942-1945. Member National Academy Arts and Sciences, Brazilian Academy of Sciences.