French paleoanthropologist (1934–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yves Coppens (9 August 1934 – 22 June 2022) was a French anthropologist. He studied ancient hominids. In 2014, he became a member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.[1] He also helped make documentaries about hominids such as A Species Odyssey. He played an important role in discovering "Lucy".
Yves Coppens | |
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![]() Yves Coppens in November 2006 | |
Born | |
Died | 22 June 2022 87) | (aged
Nationality | French |
Alma mater | University of Rennes University of Paris |
Known for | Co-discovery of "Lucy" |
Awards | Grand Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honour Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit of France |
Coppens died on 22 June 2022 at the age of 87.[2]
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