Description: (British Anthropologist, Palaeontologist and Geologist Known for His Work in the Relative Dating of Fossils by Fluorine Content)
Kenneth Oakley was a notable English physical anthropologist, palaeontologist, and geologist renowned for his substantial contributions to the advancement of Fluorine absorption dating of fossils by fluorine content. His investigations were crucial in exposing the Piltdown Man hoax in the 1950s. Oakley's knowledge and studies significantly enhanced the comprehension of human evolution. He was a highly regarded figure within the scientific realm, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to impact research in anthropology and geology.