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Edward Loranus Rice
Edward Loranus Rice (1871-1960) was a biologist and educator who served as the acting president of Ohio Wesleyan University. He was best known for his 1924 debate with William Jennings Bryan on the topic of biological evolution and serving as a scientific consultant to Clarence Darrow before the 1925 Scopes trial.
Early life and education.
Edward Loranus Rice was born in Middletown, Connecticut, March 18, 1871 to William North Rice and Elizabeth Wing (Crowell) Rice. He received his A.B. degree from
Episcopal Church. They had two children. Edward Loranus Rice was born on March 18, 1871, and later became a professor of zoology at Ohio Wesleyan University. Charles William Rice was born on September 19, 1879 but died at three years of age.
William and his brother Charles Francis Rice co-wrote "William Rice: A Memorial", a book memorializing their father William Rice.
Selected publications.
- "Geology of Bermuda" (1884)
- "Science Teaching in the Schools" (