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John Hanning Speke was a British officer and explorer, renowned for his explorations in Africa. His most famous achievement was discovering the source of the Nile River, alongside Richard Francis Burton.

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“The lion is, however, rarely heard - much more seldom seen.”

Heard Lions

Book:Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile

Source: Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile

About the Author

Born: May 4, 1827
Died: September 15, 1864
Known for: Officer
Quotes: 7

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