David Livingstone FRGS FRS (/ ˈ l ɪ v ɪ ŋ s t ə n /; 19 March 1813 – 1 May 1873) was a Scottish physician, Congregationalist, pioneer Christian missionary [2] with the London Missionary Society, and an explorer in Africa.

The African Explorer is a luxury train that offers two categories of compartments with single or double beds, two air-conditioned restaurant car cars and a bar car. There’s also a lounge car with panoramic windows and an observation platform at the …

Jan 11, 2025 · David Livingstone (born March 19, 1813, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland—died May 1, 1873, Chitambo [now in Zambia]) was a Scottish missionary and explorer who exercised a formative influence on Western attitudes toward Africa.

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Oct 3, 2024 · From the rugged deserts of North Africa to the lush jungles of Central Africa, these renowned explorers not only expanded the frontiers of geographical knowledge but also fostered cultural exchange and understanding across continents.

Apr 2, 2014 · David Livingstone was a Scottish missionary, abolitionist and physician known for his explorations of Africa, having crossed the continent during the mid-19th century.

Sep 17, 2021 · Dr. David Livingstone was a Scottish missionary, doctor, and explorer. He is best known for his work in exploring central Africa, spreading Christianity, and fighting the slave trade. Some recognize him as the greatest of all African missionaries, explorers, and …

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Portuguese explorer Prince Henry, known as the Navigator, was the first European to methodically explore Africa and the oceanic route to the Indies. From his residence in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, he directed successive expeditions to …

Oct 13, 2024 · This article provides a brief outline of over sixty African explorers who traveled across the ‘Old World’ from the classical period to the turn of the 20th century. The linked articles and the footnotes include sources on individual travelers for further reading.