Historical Events tagged with "ujiji"

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Exploration & Discovery

Stanley Meets Livingstone in Africa

November 10th, 1871 153 years ago

Henry Morton Stanley famously encountered David Livingstone in Ujiji, near Lake Tanganyika, greeting him with the memorable words, 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?' This meeting brought closure to the search for the British missionary and explorer who had been out of contact for several years. Livingstone had been exploring the uncharted regions of Africa, hoping to find a route to the interior and promote Christianity, while Stanley's expedition aimed to locate him.

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Exploration & Discovery

Henry Morton Stanley's Expedition to Find Livingstone

March 21st, 1871 153 years ago

Henry Morton Stanley embarked on a challenging expedition to locate the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone in Africa, who had been out of contact with the outside world for several years. Stanley's journey aimed to reunite with Livingstone, whose explorations in the continent had garnered much public interest, particularly due to concerns over his well-being. Starting from Zanzibar, Stanley’s trek would cover treacherous terrain and involve encounters with various tribes, presenting both physical and logistical challenges.

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