John R. Horner
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Horner in 2015
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| Born |
June 15, 1946 Shelby, Montana, U.S. |
| Residence | Bozeman, Montana, U.S. |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Fields | Paleontology |
| Institutions | Chapman University, Museum of the Rockies |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
| Notable awards | Romer-Simpson Medal (2013) |
John R. "Jack" Horner (born June 15, 1946) is an American paleontologist who discovered and named Maiasaura, providing the first clear evidence that some dinosaurs cared for their young. He is one of the best-known paleontologists in the World. In addition to his many paleontological discoveries, Horner served as the technical advisor for all of the Jurassic Park films, had a cameo appearance in Jurassic World, and even served as partial inspiration for one of the lead characters, Dr. Alan Grant. He studied at the University of Montana and was awarded a Doctorate in Science honoris causa. He married Vanessa Shiann Weaver in January 2012 and was divorced in 2015 .
Horner was born and raised in Shelby, Montana. He was only eight years old when he found his very first dinosaur bone. He attended the University of Montana for seven years, majoring in geology and zoology. He also spent two years in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam War in the Special Forces. Horner did not complete his bachelor's degree due to severe dyslexia. However, he did complete a formidable senior thesis on the fauna of the Bear Gulch Limestone in Montana, which is one of the most famous Mississippian lagerstätten (or exceptionally preserved fossil site) in the world. The University of Montana awarded him an Honorary Doctorate of Science in 1986. In 1986, he was also awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship.
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