Henry Morton Stanley
Sir Henry Morton Stanley, GCB, born John Rowlands, Congolese byname Bula Matari (“Breaker of Rocks”) (28 January 1841 – 10 May 1904), was a Welsh American journalist and explorer famous for his exploration of central Africa and his search for Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone. Upon finding Livingstone, Stanley allegedly uttered the now-famous greeting, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". Stanley is also known for his discoveries in and development of the Congo region. He was knighted in 1899.
Read more about Henry Morton Stanley: Early Life, New Country, New Name, Finding Livingstone, Researching The Congo River, Claiming The Congo For The Belgian King, Modern Culture, Taxa Named in Honour
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“Dr. Livingstone, I presume?”
—Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841–1904)
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“Dr. Livingstone, I presume?”
—Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841–1904)
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