Eugene Dubois
Eugene Dubois was a Dutch paleoanthropologist known for his discovery of the first fossil evidence of Homo erectus, which he named Pithecanthropus erectus, in Trinil, Indonesia in 1891. His work laid the foundation for modern human evolution studies and highlighted Southeast Asia as a crucial area in understanding human origins.
Born on Jan 28, 1858 (167 years old)
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Eugene Dubois discovered Pithecanthropus erectus in Trinil in the late 19th century, providing evidence that the Nusantara was a primary habitat for early humans.
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