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Sir Henry Morton Stanley was a Welsh-American explorer known for his expeditions in Africa during the late 19th century. He is best known for his journey to find the missionary David Livingstone, which he famously began with the greeting, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" Stanley also played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the Congo River and is associated with the establishment of the Congo Free State under King Leopold II of Belgium, which later became notorious for its exploitative practices. His actions contributed to European colonial expansion in Africa, often leading to significant local consequences.
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Who is considered Africa's best explorer?
Sir Henry Morton Stanley GCB
Who did sir Henry Morton Stanley marry and when?
Sir Henry Morton Stanley married Dorothy Tennant in 1890.
How many children did Henry morton Stanley adopt?
Sir Henry Morton Stanley, born on January 28, 1841, was a Welsh American explorer and journalist known for his travels through Africa. Sir Henry only adopted one boy named Denzil.
Who said Doctor Livingstone I presumes?
"Doctor Livingstone, I presume?" was said by Henry Morton Stanley.
Henry Morton Stanley when was he born?
Sir Henry Morton Stanley was born on January 28,1841 in Denbigh, Wales. People thought he was an idiot when he got or for his birth certificate.
Facts about Sir Henry Morton Stanley?
See the related link for his biography.
Who was Henry Morton Stanely?
Henry Morton Stanley is an explorer who became famous by searching for the missionary David Livingstone in Africa during the late 19th century. He found Livingstone in 1871 near Lake Tanganyika. He was born in 1841 and died 1904.
Who were Early visitors of Eastern Africa?
the early visitors were john speke, sir henry Morton Stanley,vasco da gama, seyyid said, William makinnon, carl peters, dr.ludwig krapf ,Johannes rebmann and dr , david livingstone
Who did Sir Andrew Morton marry?
Mrs. Sir andrew Morton
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What phrase is Henry Stanley famous for?
"Doctor Livingstone, I presume" - according to his own memoirs, but almost certainly made up, like so many colourful stories from remote outposts that cannot be verified. Livingstone, of course, died soon after, so nobody was able to ask him what was actually said.
Did sir Philip Morton really exist?
No, he is not a real man
