Richard Leakey
Richard Leakey is a renowned Kenyan fossil hunter and palaeoanthropologist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of human evolution. His endorsement of the Toumaï skull as a groundbreaking discovery has helped to elevate its importance within the field of palaeoanthropology.
Born on Dec 19, 1944 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 33,131 | $106,000 | 65$ |
| Totals | 1 | 53,771,296 | 33,131 | $106,000 | 65$ |
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Kenya:
Dr Richard Leakey is mentioned as a technocrat who was part of the 'Dream Team' appointed by Daniel arap Moi.
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United Kingdom:
Leakey declared Toumaï 'the most important event' in the field of palaeoanthropology in the past quarter-century.
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