John Hanning Speke
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Summary
John Hanning Speke was born on May 4, 1827[1], in Bideford[2]. He died on September 15, 1864[3], in Corsham[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], writer[6], botanist[7], military personnel[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,542 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 3, 1827[11]
- Place of burial: Church of St Andrew, Dowlish Wake[12], Dowlish Wake[13]
- Father: William Speke[14]
- Mother: Georgiana Elizabeth Hanning[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
- Occupation: botanical collector[17], scientific collector[18]
- Award received: Founder’s Medal[19], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: John Hanning Speke[22]
- Family name: Speke[23]
- Given name: John[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Hanning Speke[25]
- Commons gallery: John Hanning Speke[26]
- Manner of death: suicide[27]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[28], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[29], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[30], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[31], Library of the World's Best Literature[32], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[33], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[34], The New Student's Reference Work[35], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Commons Creator page: John Hanning Speke[38]
- Name in native language: John Hanning Speke[39]
Why It Matters
John Hanning Speke has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He is credited with the discovery of Lake Victoria[42], a lake[43], in Tanzania[44].
FAQs
Where was John Hanning Speke born?
John Hanning Speke's place of birth was Bideford[2].
Where did John Hanning Speke die?
John Hanning Speke passed away in Corsham[4].
Who were John Hanning Speke's parents?
John Hanning Speke's father was William Speke[14]. John Hanning Speke's mother was Georgiana Elizabeth Hanning[15].
What did John Hanning Speke do for work?
John Hanning Speke worked as an explorer[5], writer[6], botanist[7], military personnel[8], and military officer[9].
What awards did John Hanning Speke receive?
Honors received include Founder’s Medal[19] and Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[20].
What did John Hanning Speke discover?
John Hanning Speke is credited as discoverer of Lake Victoria[42].