James Kitching

South African paleontologist (1922-2003) · South Africa · On the map · Died at 81

James William Kitching was a South African vertebrate palaeontologist and regarded as one of the world’s greatest fossil finders.

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A typical day, 30 days to 19 August 2026

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Country

South Africa

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1922 to 2003 · aged 81