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Gustav Denhardt
Gustav Denhardt (16 June 1856 in Zeitz – 17 July 1917 in Leipzig) and his brother Clemens Andreas Denhardt (3 August 1852 – 7 June 1928), born in Zeitz, Saxony-Anhalt, were distinguished German explorers of Africa at the time of the Scramble for Africa. In association with the physician Gustav Fischer (explorer), G. A. Fischer they undertook in 1878 a tour through the Tana River (Kenya), Tana River region, East Africa, which they endeavored to secure to German commerce. Six years later they entered upon a second Exploration, expedition, extending from the island Lamu Island, Lamu to Wituland, Vitu (March 1885), where the Sultan of the Swahili people, Swahili requested the establishment of a friendly treaty with German Empire, Germany based upon Proposal (business), proposals made by him 18 years previously. Part of the territory acquired by Clemens Denhardt was afterward transferred by him to the German colonial society known as the ''Deutsche Witugesellschaft''. In 1890 al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gustav Denhardt
Gustav Denhardt (16 June 1856 in Zeitz – 17 July 1917 in Leipzig) and his brother Clemens Andreas Denhardt (3 August 1852 – 7 June 1928), born in Zeitz, Saxony-Anhalt, were distinguished German explorers of Africa at the time of the Scramble for Africa. In association with the physician Gustav Fischer (explorer), G. A. Fischer they undertook in 1878 a tour through the Tana River (Kenya), Tana River region, East Africa, which they endeavored to secure to German commerce. Six years later they entered upon a second Exploration, expedition, extending from the island Lamu Island, Lamu to Wituland, Vitu (March 1885), where the Sultan of the Swahili people, Swahili requested the establishment of a friendly treaty with German Empire, Germany based upon Proposal (business), proposals made by him 18 years previously. Part of the territory acquired by Clemens Denhardt was afterward transferred by him to the German colonial society known as the ''Deutsche Witugesellschaft''. In 1890 al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
