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David Livingstone was a Scottish Congregationalist pioneer medical missionary with the London Missionary Society and explorer in central Africa. He lived from March 19th, 1813 to May 1st, 1873. He was the first European to see Victoria Falls.
Dr David Livingstone was a famous Scottish missionary in Africa.
A Scotsman, an explorer and an evangelist/ missionary.
He "discovered"* parts of Africa in his quest to find the source of the Nile River.
*Discovered is used loosely, as the indigenous peoples of the area were already living in most of the areas he explored; more correctly he was the first European explorer to visit these places, record and report back on his findings.
He wanted to stop poverty and slavery in Africa. He thought he could do this by introducing Cristianity and encouraging them to trade with Europe. He ended up exploring Africa's interior and discovering the Victoria Falls. He also attended to their medical problems, as he was a doctor. He treated thousands of Africans against Polio.
how do he help African people?
David Livingstone was inspired by the people in Africa.
Henry Stanley was sent to Africa to locate Dr. Livingstone.
He arrived in Africa in 1841 as a missionary.
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