Louis Leakey
Palaeontologist and archaeologist
Born
August 7th, 1903
122 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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