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Hermann von Schlagintweit

German explorer and naturalist (1826-1882) · Germany · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 55

Hermann Schlagintweit, Sakünlünski, also known as Hermann Rudolph Alfred von Schlagintweit-Sakünlünski,was a German explorer of Central Asia. Brothers Hermann, Adolph and Robert Schlagintweit were commissioned by the British East India Company to study the Earth's magnetic field in South and Central Asia.

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Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations1859
Gold medal of the Royal proof of gratitude1859

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They were the first Europeans to cross the Kunlun Mountains and the first to explore the region between Karakoram and Kunlun.

Country
Germany
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1826 to 1882 · aged 55