Yves Coppens: French paleoanthropologist (1934–2022)
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. 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 | 9 August 1934 |
| Died | 22 June 2022 (aged 87) |
| 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.
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