Louis Leakey

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fossils
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
gptkb:National_Museums_of_Kenya
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Olduvai_Gorge
gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
gptkb:National_Museums_of_Kenya
gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Gold_Medal_of_the_Royal_Geographical_Society
Royal Society Fellow
gptkbp:birth_date 1903-08-07
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Kenia
gptkbp:birth_year 1903
gptkbp:born August 7, 1903
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:Kisii,_Kenya
gptkbp:child gptkb:Clare_Leakey
gptkb:Richard_Leakey
gptkb:Jonathan_Leakey
gptkbp:children gptkb:Jonathan_Leakey
gptkbp:collaborated_with gptkb:Richard_Leakey
gptkbp:contributed_to gptkb:Olduvai_Gorge
human evolution research
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:fossils
discovery of early hominid fossils
gptkbp:death_date 1972-10-01
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:London
gptkbp:death_year gptkb:1972
gptkbp:died October 1, 1972
December 1, 1972
October 2, 1972
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Olduvai_Gorge
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkb:University_of_London
gptkbp:famous_for hominid fossils
discovering early hominid fossils
discovering Zinjanthropus boisei
gptkbp:field anthropology
paleoanthropology
gptkbp:field_of_study anthropology
gptkbp:has_research_center East Africa
gptkbp:historical_significance human origins
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Louis Leakey
gptkbp:influence modern anthropology
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Biruté_Galdikas
gptkb:Dian_Fossey
gptkb:Jane_Goodall
paleoanthropology
Darwinian theory
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Charles_Darwin
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:archaeologists
gptkb:documentary
Cultural heritage preservation
Paleoanthropology
Interdisciplinary research
Public outreach programs
Scientific conferences
Scientific publications
Lectures and seminars
Public speaking engagements
Collaboration with universities
Research funding initiatives
Advocacy for science education
Support for museums
Media appearances
Mentorship of students
Collaboration with other scientists
Conservation efforts in Africa
Fieldwork in East Africa
Public education on human origins
Research on early hominids
Engagement with indigenous communities
Promotion of anthropology
Support for wildlife protection
Anthropological expeditions
Fossil excavation projects
Promotion of conservation policies
Support for field research
Training of young scientists
gptkbp:involvement gptkb:National_Museums_of_Kenya
gptkbp:is_married_to gptkb:Mary_Leakey
gptkbp:is_studied_in hominid fossils
gptkbp:known_for paleoanthropology
fossil discoveries
human evolution research
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Leakey_family
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Olduvai_Gorge
gptkb:The_Leakey_Foundation
Olduvai Gorge excavations
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Olduvai_Gorge
gptkb:fossils
gptkb:archaeologists
gptkbp:popularized_by fieldwork in Africa
gptkbp:published_work gptkb:The_Leakeys
The Leakeys: A Biography
Adam's Ancestors
gptkbp:research excavation
gptkbp:research_focus early hominids
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Leakey
gptkbp:supported Jane Goodall's research
Dian Fossey's research
Biruté Galdikas' research
gptkbp:wrote Adam's Ancestors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jane_Goodall
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4