Hugh Clapperton

Hugh Clapperton was an explorer, writer, botanist, traveler, sailor and military officer (1788–1827). He was born at Annan and died at Sokoto.

Also recorded as Clapperton; Bain Hugh Clapperton.

Hugh Clapperton in brief

Born
1788
Died
1827
Known for
explorer,writer,botanist,traveler,sailor,military officer
Place of birth
Annan

Overview

Born at Annan in 1788, died at Sokoto in 1827.

Catalogued works

9 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library.

Journal of a Second Expedition into the Interior of Africa, From the Bight of Benin to Soccatoo. Voyages et découvertes dans le nord et dans les parties centrales de l'Afrique. Travels and discoveries in Northern and Central Africa. Second voyage dans l'intérieur de l'Afrique depuis le Golfe de Bénin jusqu'à Sackatou par le Capitaine Clapperton pendant les années 1825, 1826 et 1827. Journal of a second expedition into the interior of Africa. Richard Lander from Kano to the sea-coast. Difficult & dangerous roads. Hugh Clapperton into the interior of Africa. Journal Of Second Expedition Into The Interior Of Africa From The Bight Of Benin To Soccatoo.

Literature

4 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Clapperton, Hugh, African American Studies Center, 2005. Clapperton, Hugh, African American Studies Center, 2011. Clapperton, Hugh (1788–1827), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2017. Hugh Clapperton 1788-1827, Geographers Biobibliographical Studies, 2009.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is exploration, nautical expedition and travels and stays.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Scotland and West Africa.

Chronology

  1. 1788Hugh Clapperton born at Annan.
  2. 1827Hugh Clapperton died at Sokoto.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Hugh Clapperton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q453644: Hugh Clapperton

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