Harry Johnston

Harry Johnston

Sir Henry "Harry" Hamilton Johnston, GCMG, KCB (12 June 1858 - 31 July 1927), was a British explorer, botanist, linguist and colonial administrator, one of the key players in the "Scramble for Africa" that occurred at the end of the 19th century.

Read more about Harry Johnston:  Early Years, Exploration in Africa, British Colonial Service and The Cape To Cairo Vision, Nyasaland (British Central Africa Protectorate), Scramble For Katanga, North-Eastern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Later Years, Books

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