Heinrich Barth

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German explorer (1821-1865)

Historical FiguresLived 1821 to 1865 · aged 44

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Peak1940s

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Route of Barth's journey through Africa between 1850 and 1855Heinrich Barth approaching Timbuktu on 7 September 1853 as depicted by Martin Bernatz.Memorial tablet at the Barth-House in AgadezHeinrich Barth's house in Timbuktu (in 1908 before its collapse)Honorary grave of Heinrich Barth in Berlin

Awards 2

1856Patron’s Medal

1856Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations

Connected to Heinrich 6

John Hanning SpekeAlso won Grande Médaille d'Or des ExplorationsAlbert I, Prince of MonacoAlso won Patron’s MedalJohn YoungAlso won Patron’s MedalAurel SteinAlso won Grande Médaille d'Or des ExplorationsPierre Savorgnan de BrazzaAlso won Grande Médaille d'Or des ExplorationsHalford MackinderAlso won Patron’s Medal

About this person

Category

Historical Figures

Type

Historical Figure

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1821 to 1865 · aged 44

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