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John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) born at Bideford, Devon, England. Officer in the
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John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) born at Bideford, Devon, England. Officer in the
John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) born at Bideford, Devon, England. Officer in the British Indian Army and explorer of Africa. Accompanied Richard Burtons expedition (1855-1858), sponsored by the Royal Geographical Society, when he discovered Lake Victoria Nyanza. On a subsequent expedition of 1860-1862 he discovered the exit from the lake into the White Nile which he named Ripon Falls. Here Speke is preventing M tesa, the tyrant king of Uganda, killing one of his wives who had annoyed him. Engraving from Heroes of Britain in Peace and War by Edwin Hodder (London, c1880)
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This print showcases John Hanning Speke, a remarkable figure in British exploration during the 19th century. Born in Bideford, Devon, England in 1827, Speke served as an officer in the British Indian Army and dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of Africa. Accompanying Richard Burton's expedition from 1855 to 1858, sponsored by the prestigious Royal Geographical Society, Speke made a groundbreaking discovery - Lake Victoria Nyanza. However, it was on a subsequent expedition between 1860 and 1862 that Speke achieved another momentous feat. He unveiled the exit from Lake Victoria into the White Nile and named it Ripon Falls. This engraving captures a pivotal moment during this journey when Speke intervenes to protect one of his wives from Mtesa, Uganda's tyrant king who had been angered by her actions. The image is sourced from "Heroes of Britain in Peace and War" by Edwin Hodder (London, c1880), providing us with a glimpse into this extraordinary explorer's life. With unwavering determination and courage, John Hanning Speke pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of Africa's geography.
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