Louis Leakey Death
Louis passed away on October 1, 1972 at the age of 69 in London, United Kingdom. Louis's cause of death was heart attack.
When did Louis Leakey die?
October 1, 1972How did Louis Leakey die? What was the cause of death?
Heart attackHow old was Louis Leakey when died?
69Where did Louis Leakey die? What was the location of death?
London, United Kingdom
Louis Leakey Birthday and Date of Death
Louis Leakey was born on August 7, 1903 and died on October 1, 1972. Louis was 69 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: August 7, 1903
Date of Death: October 1, 1972
Age at Death: 69
Louis Leakey - Biography
Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey (7 August 1903 – 1 October 1972), also known as L. S. B. Leakey, was a Kenyan paleoanthropologist and archaeologist whose work was important in establishing human evolutionary development in Africa, particularly through discoveries made at Olduvai Gorge with his wife, fellow paleontologist Mary Leakey. He also played a major role in creating organizations for future research in Africa and for protecting wildlife there. Having been a prime mover in establishing a tradition of palaeoanthropological inquiry, he was able to motivate the next generation to continue it, notably within his own family, many of whom also became prominent. Leakey participated in national events of British East Africa and Kenya during the 1950s.
