Mary Kingsley

Writer, Author

1862 – 1900

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Who was Mary Kingsley?

Mary Henrietta Kingsley was an English ethnographic and scientific writer and explorer whose travels throughout West Africa and resulting work helped shape European perceptions of African cultures and British imperialism.

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Born
Oct 13, 1862
Islington
Also known as
  • Mary H. Kingsley
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Lived in
  • Islington
Died
Jun 3, 1900
Simon's Town

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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