Phillip V. Tobias
Paleontologist and academic in South Africa
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
June 7th, 2012
13 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
South Africa
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A prominent paleontologist and academic, significant contributions were made to the understanding of human evolution. The focus included the study of fossil hominids from sites such as Sterkfontein and Swartkrans. Involved in the formation and support of various educational and paleontological institutions in South Africa. Served as a professor of anatomy and worked as a director at the Transvaal Museum, influencing the field through education and research publications.
Conducted significant research at Sterkfontein
Published extensively on human evolution
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