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Wilfrid Le Gros Clark

British scientist and surgeon (1895-1971) · United Kingdom · Doctors · Died at 76

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Sir Wilfrid Edward Le Gros Clark was a British anatomist, surgeon, primatologist and palaeoanthropologist, today best remembered for his contribution to the study of human evolution.

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Karl Spencer Lashley Award1971
Royal Medal1961
Fellow of the Royal Society
Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi

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Sir Wilfrid Edward Le Gros Clark was a British anatomist, surgeon, primatologist and palaeoanthropologist, today best remembered for his contribution to the study of human evolution. He was one of three men who proved that the Piltdown Man was a forgery, and was Dr Lee's Professor of Anatomy at the University of Oxford.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1971 · aged 76

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