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Richard Mohun

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American explorer and diplomat, born 1864 (1864-1915)

United StatesHistorical FiguresLived 1864 to 1915 · aged 51
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Richard Dorsey Loraine Mohun was an American explorer, diplomat, mineral prospector and mercenary. Mohun worked for the United States government as a commercial agent in Angola and the Congo Free State.

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A contemporary cartoon depicting the US-funded Nicaragua canalA contemporary cartoon depicting the US-funded Nicaragua canalBoma, c. 1900Boma, c. 1900An Arab slaver attack on a Congolese villageAn Arab slaver attack on a Congolese villageThe steamer Bruxelles in the Congo, 1890The steamer Bruxelles in the Congo, 1890Expedition commander Dr Hinde, depicted in 1897Expedition commander Dr Hinde, depicted in 1897A display of articles from the Congo Arab WarA display of articles from the Congo Arab WarThe front cover of Mohun's photographic portfolio of the Anglo-Zanzibar War.The front cover of Mohun's photographic portfolio of the Anglo-Zanzibar War.

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Thomas S. Hinde40.8Kira Salak40.4George J. Dufek40.8Henry Wetherbee Henshaw40.3Anthony Fiala40.9Anthony Llewellyn40.0

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Richard Dorsey Loraine Mohun was an American explorer, diplomat, mineral prospector and mercenary. Mohun worked for the United States government as a commercial agent in Angola and the Congo Free State. During his time as commercial agent, he volunteered to command a unit of Belgian artillery in a campaign to force Arab slavers from the colony.

Country
United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1864 to 1915 · aged 51
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7 languages

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