Richard Lander
Richard Lemon Lander (8 February 1804 – 6 February 1834) was a British explorer of western Africa. He and his brother John were the first Europeans to follow the course of the River Niger, and discover that it led to the Atlantic.
Richard Lander | |
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Richard Lemon Lander in 1835 | |
| Born | Richard Lemon Lander 8 February 1804 Truro, Cornwall, England |
| Died | 6 February 1834 (aged 29) |
| Cause of death | Injuries from a musket ball wound |
| Occupation | Explorer |
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