Samuel Baker was a British explorer born on June 8, 1821 in England. He is best known for his exploration of the Nile River, which he helped to find the source of. His expeditions to the region were instrumental in mapping the river and its tributaries, and he was the first European to circumnavigate Lake Albert. He also wrote several books about his travels, which helped to popularize the region and its people.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.3 million (2024)
About
British Explorer who helped to find the source of the Nile River.
Before Fame
He lived on the island of Mauritius for two years and in Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka) for nearly 10 years.
Trivia
He received knighthood after returning to England, and became a Pasha, which is Egypt's highest honor.
Family Life
He met his second wife, Florence von Sass, while traveling through Africa.
Associated With
He was a friend of fellow Explorer Henry Morton Stanley .