Sir Henry Morton Stanley - Pirbright, Surrey, UK
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BruceS
N 51° 17.654 W 000° 38.884
30U E 663978 N 5685172
Grave of famous Welsh journalist and explorer in the churchyard cemetery of the St. Michael and All Angels Church in the village of Pirbright, Surrey, UK
Waymark Code: WM9Y91
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/15/2010
Views: 6
Sir Henry Morton Stanley was born John Rowlands. He was a Welsh journalist and explorer most famous for his exploration of Africa. He is noted for his search of Dr. David Livingstone and for his words "Dr. Livingston, I presume?" when he found him in Africa.
His later legacy of exploitation and destruction is considered an inspiration of Joseph Conrad's novella Heart of Darkness which portrayed the unjust treatment of the natives of the region.
Description:
Famous Africa explorer
Date of birth: 01/28/1841
Date of death: 05/10/1904
Area of notoriety: Exploration
Marker Type: Headstone
Setting: Outdoor
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed
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