Weidenreich, Franz (1873–1948)

German-Jewish physical anthropologist and anatomist Franz Weidenreich was known for his evaluation and interpretation of Sinanthropus pekinensis. Born in Endenkoben, Germany,Weidenreich developed an interest in skeletal structure and bipedal locomotion. Educated at several universities, Weidenreich ...

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