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John Hanning Speke

British military officer and explorer (1827–1864).

Born May 4th, 1827 in Bideford.

Died September 15th, 1864 at 37 years old in Corsham.

Occupations
botanical collector, botanist, explorer, military officer, military personnel, scientific collector, writer
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