William A. Chanler
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S. Representative from New York. He was a member of the Astor family and the Stuyvesant family. After spending several years exploring East Africa, he embarked on a brief political career.
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Chanler's wife Beatrice Ashley with their two sons circa 1910-1915
Map of East Africa exploration journey made by Chanler and von Höhnel, 1892-1894. From Through Jungle and Desert (1896).
Von Höhnel's map of his and Chanler's 1892-93 journey in East Africa, showing Chanler's Falls.
William Astor Chanler, with signature, after declaring his candidacy for Governor of New York in 1904.
Chanler was a principal investor and co-owner of the Vanderbilt Hotel.Awards 1
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Francis de WintonAlso won Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
William MathewsAlso won Fellow of the Royal Geographical SocietyPeter JayAlso won Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
Ahmad Zaki PashaAlso won Fellow of the Royal Geographical SocietyAnita GaneriAlso won Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
Gino WatkinsAlso won Fellow of the Royal Geographical SocietyAbout this person
William Astor Chanler was an American soldier, explorer, and politician who served as U.S. Representative from New York. He was a member of the Astor family and the Stuyvesant family. After spending several years exploring East Africa, he embarked on a brief political career. Chanler regarded it as an American obligation to be on the side of the people who fought for their independence, and during his life he participated in rebellions and independence struggles in Cuba, Libya, and Somalia. He provided support for insurgents in Venezuela, Turkey, and China. He maintained an active lifestyle even after losing his right leg in 1915. Late in life, he became a novelist and an outspoken antisemite.
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