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David 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 (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.
Apr 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.
Learn about the life and achievements of David Livingstone, a Scottish adventurer who explored Africa and fought against the slave trade. Discover his early struggles, his discoveries, his marriage, and his tragic death.
Highway 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, (born March 19, 1813, Lanarkshire, Scot.—died May 1, 1873, Chitambo, Barotseland), Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa.
Learn about the life and expeditions of David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer who crossed Africa and met Stanley. Explore his early years, medical training, missionary work, scientific observations, and death.
