John Hanning Speke Net Worth

John Hanning Speke was an English explorer born on May 4, 1827. He is best known for being the first European to reach Lake Victoria in East Africa, which he identified as the source of the Nile river. His discovery was a major contribution to the exploration of Africa and the understanding of its geography.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 4, 1827
Birth Place England
Age 192 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 15, 1864 (age 37)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $900 Million (2024)

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About

The first European to reach Lake Victoria in East Africa, discovering the source of the Nile river.

Before Fame

An attack by the natives that left him seriously wounded failed to dampen his Desire to explore Africa.

Trivia

He was also a subscriber to the Hamitic hypothesis that white races were superior to African ones.

Family Life

He was born into an aristocratic family, and buried at the Speke ancestral home in Dowlish Wake, Somerset.

Associated With

Hugh Clapperton was another noted Explorer of Africa.