Explorer. Born Devon.
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John Hanning Speke
Explorer. Born Devon. The first European, while on an expedition with Richard Burton to East Africa in 1858, to discover Lake Victoria. On a subsequent journey with James Grant in 1862, he confirme...
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Gertrude Bell
Traveller, archaeologist, writer and diplomat, Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell, CBE, explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British imperial policy-making due to her knowledge and cont...
Person, Exploring, History, Politics & Administration, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Middle East, Syria
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Thomas Jopson
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
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Richard Wall
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
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William Strong
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
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