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Born
Jane Goodall was born on April 3, 1934. -
Janes First Trip to Africa
Jane fulfills her dream and goes on her first trip to Africa where she meets Louis Leaky, who would then pith and fund her idea of researching chimpanzees. -
Arrives at Lake Tanganyika in the Gombe Stream Reserve
Jane, her mother, and an African cook arrive at the reserve, now in modern day Tanzania. -
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Graduates Darwin College
Jane Goodall graduates Darwin College after studying there from 1962-1964. -
Marries Hugo van Lawick
Jane Goodall falls in love with Hugo van Lawick, a Dutch photographer working with her for National Geographic during her expedition. -
Jane Goodall creates the Jane Goodall Institute
Jane Goodall founds the Jane Goodall Institute, and institute that promotes the research of Gombe Chimpanzees.
