Richard Mohun
American explorer and diplomat (1864-1915) · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 51
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 canal
Boma, c. 1900
An Arab slaver attack on a Congolese village
Expedition commander Dr Hinde, depicted in 1897
A display of articles from the Congo Arab War
The front cover of Mohun's photographic portfolio of the Anglo-Zanzibar War.
Mohun's expedition may have been intended to form a link in the grand "Cape to Cairo" telegraph earlier proposed by Cecil RhodesAbout this person
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
