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WebDavid Livingstone FRGS FRS ( / ˈlɪvɪŋstən /; 19 March 1813 – 1 May 1873) was a Scottish physician, Congregationalist, pioneer Christian missionary [2] with the London Missionary Society, and an explorer in Africa. Livingstone was married to Mary Moffat Livingstone, from the prominent 18th-century Moffatt missionary family. [3]
David Livingstone | Biography, Expeditions, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 2, 2024 · David Livingstone (born March 19, 1813, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland—died May 1, 1873, Chitambo [now in Zambia]) was a Scottish missionary and explorer who exercised a formative influence on Western attitudes toward Africa.
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WebApr 2, 2014 · David Livingstone was a Scottish missionary, abolitionist and physician known for his explorations of Africa, having crossed the continent during the mid-19th century.
David Livingstone summary | Britannica
WebDavid Livingstone, (born March 19, 1813, Lanarkshire, Scot.—died May 1, 1873, Chitambo, Barotseland), Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa. Of working-class origins, Livingstone studied theology and medicine in Glasgow before being ordained (1840) and deciding to work in Africa to open up the interior for colonization, extend the Gospel ...
David Livingstone | Christian History | Christianity Today
WebHighway man. At age 25, after a childhood spent working 14 hours a day in a cotton mill, followed by learning in class and on his own, Livingstone was captivated by an appeal for medical...
David Livingstone Biography | Biography Online
WebDavid Livingstone Biography. David Livingstone (1813-1872) was an explorer, missionary, and anti-slavery campaigner. He became a great hero of the Victorian era for his epic discoveries in the heart of unexplored Africa.
David Livingstone | Encyclopedia.com
WebMay 14, 2018 · David Livingstone (1813-1873) was a Scottish physician and possibly the greatest of all African missionaries, explorers, and antislavery advocates. Before Livingstone, Africa's interior was almost entirely unknown to the outside world. Vague notions prevailed about its geography, fauna, flora, and human life.
History - Historic Figures: David Livingstone (1813 - 1873) - BBC
Webv. w. x. y. z. David Livingstone © Livingstone was a Scottish missionary and one of the greatest European explorers of Africa, whose opening up the interior of the continent...
David Livingstone - Zambezi Expedition, Missionary, Explorer
WebEarly in 1867 a deserter carried off his medical chest, but Livingstone pressed on into central Africa. He was the first European to reach Lake Mweru (November 8, 1867) and Lake Bangweulu (July 18, 1868). Assisted by Arab traders, Livingstone reached Lake Tanganyika in February 1869.
Dr. David Livingstone, a Bicentenary | Scientific American
WebMarch 18, 2013. 17 min read. Dr. David Livingstone, a Bicentenary. Scientist, explorer, missionary, humanitarian, 19 March 1813–1 May 1873. By Daniel C. Schlenoff. The Sciences. Two hundred...
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