Richard Lemon Lander
- January 11, 2024
- Explorer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Richard Lemon Lander |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 8, 1804(1804-02-08) |
| Age | 220 |
| Date Of Death | February 6, 1834 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Richard Lemon Lander Biography
| Birthday | Feb 8 |
| Birth Year | 1804 |
Richard Lemon Lander is one of the most popular and richest Explorer who was born on February 8, 1804 in England, United Kingdom. British explorer who took part in the mapping of the Niger River.
He was He was the loyal servant of Hugh Clapperton on his first Africa expedition and commanded it after Clapperton died of disease.’s loyal servant on his first Africa expedition. Clapperton later died from a heart attack.
His younger brother was the one who undertook the second expedition to Africa.
Richard Lemon Lander Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Explorer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Richard Lemon Lander is one of the richest Explorer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Richard Lemon Lander 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His childhood dream of being an explorer was sparked by a long trip to the West Indies.
Many books were inspired by his adventures in Africa.
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Facts & Trivia
Richard Ranked on the list of most popular Explorer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Richard Lemon Lander celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.
What is the Lander Brothers most famous discovery?
The Lander Brothers are credited with the discovery of the mouth of the River Niger. This led to the opening of the West African trade which eventually replaced slave trade.
What happened to the Lander brothers?
The Lander brothers (Richard and John), were captured and ransomed by Ibo river pirates in war canoes flying battle standards copied from European ships. John Lander (1807-1839) was the younger brother of Cornish explorer Richard Lemon Lander and accompanied him on his first expedition to western Africa.
What did John Lander discover?
In 1830 the brothers went on an expedition to determine the course of the Niger River. They landed at Badagry in present-day Nigeria, took Clapperton’s route to Bussa, then ascended the river for 160 kilometres before descending to explore the Benue River and the Niger Delta.
Who was the first to explore the African continent?
Portuguese explorer Prince Henry , known as the Navigator, was the first European to methodically explore Africa and the oceanic route to the Indies.
Who was the first explorer in Nigeria?
Mungo Park
Died| 1806 (aged 35) Bussa, Nigeria
Alma mater| University of Edinburgh
Known for| Exploration of West Africa
Scientific career