John Hanning Speke: Biography, Facts and Career
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John Hanning Speke (4 May 1827 – 15 September 1864) was an English explorer and army officer who made three exploratory expeditions to Africa. He is most associated with the search for the source of the Nile and, with Richard Burton, was the first European to reach Lake Victoria.
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- Full name: John Hanning Speke
- Born: 1827-05-04
- Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q125084
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Who is John Hanning Speke?
John Hanning Speke (4 May 1827 – 15 September 1864) was an English explorer and army officer who made three exploratory expeditions to Africa.
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John Hanning Speke is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When was John Hanning Speke born?
John Hanning Speke was born on 1827-05-04.
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