Mary Leakey
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Summary
Mary Leakey was born on February 6, 1913[1], in London[2]. She died on December 9, 1996[3], in Nairobi[4]. She worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], prehistorian[7], paleoanthropologist[8], and biologist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,267 views/month, #6,940 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Louis Leakey[11]
- Child: Richard Leakey[12], Philip Leakey[13], Jonathan Leakey[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Occupation: paleontologist[16], botanical collector[17]
- Field of work: anthropology[18]
- Award received: Prestwich Medal[19], Elizabeth Blackwell Award[20], Hubbard Medal[21], Fellow of the British Academy[22], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], Gold Medal of the Society of Woman Geographers[24]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[25], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26], National Academy of Sciences[27]
- Sex or gender: female[28]
- Commons category: Mary Leakey[29]
- Academic degree: honorary doctorate[30]
- Family name: Leakey[31], Nicol[32]
- Given name: Mary[33], Douglas[34]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[35], Women Anthropologists: A Biographical Dictionary[36], Women In Science[37], A historical dictionary of British women[38], The Great Archaeologists[39], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Mary Leakey include 7958 Leakey[42], an asteroid[43].
Why It Matters
Mary Leakey has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
She is credited with the discovery of OH 5[46], a Hominin fossil[47], in Tanzania[48]. Entities named for her include 7958 Leakey[42], an asteroid[43].
FAQs
Where was Mary Leakey born?
Mary Leakey's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Mary Leakey die?
Mary Leakey passed away in Nairobi[4].
Who was Mary Leakey married to?
Mary Leakey's spouses include Louis Leakey[11].
What did Mary Leakey do for work?
Mary Leakey worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], prehistorian[7], paleoanthropologist[8], and biologist[9].
What awards did Mary Leakey receive?
Honors received include Prestwich Medal[19], Elizabeth Blackwell Award[20], Hubbard Medal[21], and Fellow of the British Academy[22].
What did Mary Leakey discover?
Mary Leakey is credited as discoverer of OH 5[46].