John Hanning Speke
British military officer and explorer (1827-1864) · Historical Figures · Died at 37
John Hanning Speke was an English explorer and army officer who made three exploratory expeditions to Africa. He is most associated with the search for the source of the Nile and, with Richard Burton, was the first European to reach Lake Victoria.
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Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
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Deceased
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Lived 1827 to 1864 · aged 37
