Davidson Black
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Davidson Black, FRS[1] (July 25, 1884 – March 15, 1934) was a Canadian paleoanthropologist, best known for his naming of Sinanthropus pekinensis (now Homo erectus pekinensis). He was Chairman of the Geological Survey of China and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He was known as 步達生 (pinyin: Bù Dáshēng) in China.
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Davidson Black | |
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Born | (1884-07-25)July 25, 1884 |
Died | March 15, 1934(1934-03-15) (aged 49) |
Nationality | Canadian |
Known for | Homo erectus pekinensis |
Awards | Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal (1931) Fellow of the Royal Society |
Scientific career | |
Fields | paleoanthropology |
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