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William Desborough Cooley
Irish geographer (c. 1795-1883) · Writers · Died at 87
William Desborough Cooley was an Irish geographer. Discoveries by European explorers gradually showed that a number of his theories about Central Africa, though strongly held, were incorrect. In other controversies his position is now considered to have had some justification.
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His major contributions are now seen as relating to source criticism of historical records, the understanding of West Africa, and as a perceptive historian of globalisation.
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Writers
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Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1795 to 1883 · aged 87
