Louis Leakey
(1903-1972)
Paleoanthropologist
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Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey (7 August 1903 – 1 October 1972) was a British paleoanthropologist and archaeologist whose work was important in demonstrating that humans evolved in Africa, particularly through discoveries made at Olduvai Gorge with his wife, fellow paleontologist Mary Leakey. Having established a program of palaeoanthropological inquiry in eastern Africa, he also motivated many future generations to continue this scholarly work. Several members of Leakey's family became prominent scholars themselves.
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Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey 7 August 1903 Kabete, Kenya
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1 October 1972 (aged 69) London, England, UK
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Colin Louis Avern Leakey 2nd child with Frida Avern Male b. 13 Dec 1933 d. 29 Jan 2018 Age: 84 (at death) 1933-2018 British botanist -
Richard Erskine Frere Leakey 4th child with Mary Leakey Male b. 19 Dec 1944 d. 2 Jan 2022 Age: 77 (at death) 1944-2022 Kenyan conservationist
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