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Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)
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Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)
Engraving of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, the British-US explorer and journalist, pictured in 1878. In October 1869, Stanley was sent by James Gordon Bennett (the owner of the New York Herald) to find Dr. David Livingstone, who had been exploring central Africa for several years without passing any communication to Europe. In 1871 Stanley found Livingstone at Ujiji, Tanganika, and with it also, fame and some fortune. Stanley led several further expeditions to Africa, the last of these in 1886 to find and relieve Emin Pasha. In 1892 he took British citizenship and was Unionist MP for Lambeth between 1895 and 1900
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This historical engraving captures the image of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, a renowned British-US explorer and journalist who made significant contributions to the exploration of Africa in the 19th century. In 1878, Stanley was immortalized in this portrait, showcasing his determined and adventurous spirit.
One of Stanley's most famous expeditions was his mission to find Dr. David Livingstone in 1871. Livingstone had been exploring central Africa for years without any communication with Europe, prompting James Gordon Bennett to send Stanley on this important quest. After an arduous journey, Stanley finally located Livingstone at Ujiji, Tanganika, marking a pivotal moment in both men's lives.
Stanley went on to lead several more expeditions to Africa, including a daring rescue mission for Emin Pasha in 1886. His accomplishments brought him fame and fortune, leading him to become a Unionist MP for Lambeth from 1895 to 1900 after obtaining British citizenship in 1892.
This engraving serves as a reminder of Sir Henry Morton Stanley's legacy as an intrepid explorer and fearless journalist who played a crucial role in uncovering the mysteries of Africa during the Victorian era.
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