Hernan Cortes
Henry Morton Stanley who was a Welsh journalist and explorer.
Capt. James Cook
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David Livingstone for sure
David Livingstone, because of what he did and what he found like... LAKE VICTORIA and VICTORIA FALLS. It makes perfect sense that David Livingstone is Africa's greatest explorer
Yukon Cornelius, the greatest prospector of the north!
leif erickson was a viking and explorer
Marco Polo, by far.
The title of the greatest explorer is often attributed to figures like Ferdinand Magellan or Marco Polo, each known for their groundbreaking journeys that expanded the world's geographical knowledge. Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, while Polo's travels to Asia opened up trade routes and cultural exchange. Ultimately, the "greatest" explorer may vary by perspective, but their contributions significantly shaped human history and understanding of the world.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, he is the world's greatest living explorer.
He was the greatest Chinese explorer. He helped develop central rudders, watertight compartments and advanced sails.
Henry Morton Stanley. He died in 1904. He was a journalist.