Frida Leakey
Henrietta Wilfrida "Frida" Leakey (née Avern; 1902 – 19 August 1993), also known as H. Wilfrida Leakey, was a British teacher who discovered a gorge that was named FLK or "Frida Leakey Korongo". The gorge was the site of ancient stone tools and important human fossil discoveries. Leakey was the first wife of paleoanthropologist and archaeologist Louis Leakey. She became a leader in the Women's Institute and a County Councillor.
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| Born | Henrietta Wilfrida Avern 1902 |
| Died | 19 August 1993 (aged 90–91) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Newnham College |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Known for | Discovering Frida Leakey Gorge |
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