Here are a few short facts about David Livingstone:
Who: David Livingstone (1813-1873) was a Scottish missionary and explorer.
What: He is best known for his exploration of Africa, particularly in the areas now known as Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. He mapped the Zambezi River and discovered Victoria Falls.
Why: Livingstone’s motivations for exploring Africa were largely driven by his Christian faith and desire to spread Christianity to the indigenous populations. He also sought to stop the slave trade and promote British colonial interests in the region.
Where: His expeditions took him across central and southern Africa, including present-day Angola, Botswana, Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
When: Livingstone’s most notable expedition was from 1858 to 1864, during which he explored the Zambezi River and discovered Victoria Falls. He also led several earlier expeditions to Africa in the 1840s and 1850s.
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