Gustav Nachtigal
German explorer of Central and West Africa (1834–1885) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gustav Nachtigal (German: [ˈɡʊstaf ˈnaxtɪɡal]; born 23 February 1834 – 20 April 1885) was a German military surgeon and explorer of Central and West Africa. He is further known as the German Empire's consul-general for Tunisia and Commissioner for West Africa. His mission as commissioner resulted in Togoland and Kamerun becoming the first colonies of a German colonial empire.[1] The Gustav-Nachtigal-Medal, awarded by the Berlin Geographical Society, is named after him.
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Gustav Nachtigal | |
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Born | (1834-02-23)23 February 1834 |
Died | 20 April 1885(1885-04-20) (aged 51) at sea off Cape Palmas, West Africa |
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Military surgeon Commissioner for West Africa Consul-general for the German Empire |
Known for | German explorer of Africa |
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