Maurice Count de Benyovszky
Explorer and writer of Madagascar
Born
September 20th, 1746
278 years ago
Died
1786
239 years ago — 40 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Hungary
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Born in 1746, an explorer and writer undertook expeditions in the Pacific and became the first European to explore Madagascar. Fled from imprisonment in Siberia, reaching the island in 1774. Established a short-lived French colony and served as governor. Published writings on Madagascar and its people, contributing to European knowledge of the island.
Explored Madagascar and established a colony
Authored notable works on exploration
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