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When did Louis Leakey pass away?

  • 1 October 1972

  • 7 August 1972

  • 15 July 1972

  • 30 September 1972

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Louis Leakey, a renowned paleoanthropologist, passed away on October 1, 1972. His groundbreaking discoveries of early hominid fossils in East Africa revolutionized our understanding of human evolution. Leakey's work played a pivotal role in establishing the continent as a cradle of humankind. His legacy continues to inspire generations of researchers and shape our knowledge of our origins.
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