Johann Ludwig Krapf
Missionary, Author
1810 – 1881
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Who was Johann Ludwig Krapf?
Johann Ludwig Krapf was a German missionary in East Africa, as well as an explorer, linguist, and traveler. Krapf played an important role in exploring East Africa with Johannes Rebmann. They were the first Europeans to see Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro. Krapf also played a key role in exploring the East African coastline.
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- Born
- Jan 11, 1810
Tübingen - Also known as
- J. L. Krapf
- Nationality
- Germany
- Profession
- Died
- Nov 26, 1881
Korntal-Münchingen
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on July 23, 2013
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