Davidson Black
Davidson Black, FRS (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.
Davidson Black | |
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Davidson Black | |
| Born | July 25, 1884 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | March 15, 1934 (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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