Louis Leakey

Palaeontologist and archaeologist

Louis Leakey - Palaeontologist and archaeologist
Born

August 7th, 1903
121 years ago

Died

October 1st, 1972
52 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Kenya

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Contributed significantly to the fields of palaeontology and archaeology through discoveries in East Africa. Conducted extensive fieldwork in the Olduvai Gorge, identifying important hominid fossils. Established connections between early hominids and modern humans. His advocacy for the importance of studying human origins helped shape academic research in anthropology.

Discovered the Zinjanthropus skull in Olduvai Gorge

Developed the Leakey Foundation to support research in human origins

Conducted pioneering research on early human tools

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