Henry Morton Stanley
- January 10, 2024
- Explorer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Henry Morton Stanley |
| Occupation | Explorer |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 28, 1841(1841-01-28) |
| Age | 183 |
| Date Of Death | 1904-05-10 |
| Birthplace | Denbigh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | Wales |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Henry Morton Stanley Biography
| Name | Henry Morton Stanley |
| Birthday | Jan 28 |
| Birth Year | 1841 |
| Place Of Birth | Denbigh |
| Home Town | Wales |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Henry Morton Stanley is one of the most popular and richest Explorer who was born on January 28, 1841 in Denbigh, Wales, United Kingdom. Explorer sent to Africa to search for Dr. Explorer who was sent to Africa in order to find the lost Dr. David Livingstone..
He assisted the King of Belgium to brutally subjugate and control the Congo region tribes. His methods were the inspiration for He helped the King of Belgian brutally suppress and control the Congo area tribes. His methods inspired Joseph Conrad‘s famous book, Heart of Darkness.’s famous book, Heart of Darkness.
His father passed away several weeks before his son was born, and his family history is unknown.
Henry Morton Stanley Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Explorer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Henry Morton Stanley is one of the richest Explorer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Henry Morton Stanley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
John Rowlands was his birth name, but he changed his name when he moved to America.
After finding the Scottish missionary, Livingstone uttered the famous “Dr. Livingstone? I presume”
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Henry Ranked on the list of most popular Explorer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Henry Morton Stanley celebrates birthday on January 28 of every year.
What was Henry Morton Stanley famous for?
Stanley was a Welsh-born American journalist and explorer, famous for his search for David Livingstone and his part in the European colonisation of Africa. Henry Morton Stanley was born John Rowlands on 28 January 1841 in Denbigh, Wales.
What did Henry Morton Stanley discover in Africa?
Stanley decided to continue Livingstone’s research on the Congo and Nile river systems and started his second African expedition in 1874. He journeyed into central Africa circumnavigating Victoria Nyanza, proving it to be the second- largest freshwater lake in the world, and discovered the Shimeeyu River.
When did Henry Morton Stanley explore Africa?
In November 1871 , journalist Henry Morton Stanley located the missing missionary David Livingstone in the wilds of Africa.
What did Henry Morton Stanley discover about River Lualaba?
On 9th August 1877, after 999 days of travel, Stanley arrived at the mouth of the river. He became the first white man to pass the whole course of the Congo River. He indisputably proved that the Lualaba was not the source of the Nile, just the Congo. The last great mystery of the African continent was solved.
Why were hands cut off in the Congo?
In the Congo Free State, Congolese hands were sys- tematically amputated when enslaved Africans failed to meet quotas for extract- ing rubber. Belgian colonists collected and smoked these severed hands to preserve them for later counting and recording.