John Hanning Speke

John Hanning Speke (1827–1864) was an explorer, writer and botanist.

Also recorded as Speke; John H. Speke; J. H. Speke; John Banning Speke.

Overview

Born at Bideford in 1827, died at Corsham in 1864.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Distinctions recorded are Founder’s Medal and Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations.

Sources

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“John Hanning Speke”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q125084: John Hanning Speke
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