George Fleming (explorer)
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George Fleming (explorer)
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George Fleming was an African-American explorer and trader. A former slave, he accompanied David Livingstone in exploring northern Botswana and central Africa. In 1849, Fleming served as cook on the expedition of Livingstone, William Oswell, Mungo Murray and Hubert Wilson to 'discover' Lake Ngami. In 1851, he travelled to the BaKololo with Livingstone and Oswell. Backed financially by Howson Rutherford, Fleming established himself as a trader in the interior. In 1853, he explored the Zambezi wit
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African-American explorer and trader
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Fleming_(explorer)
date created:
2011-01-24T20:18:19Z
date modified:
2024-09-11T09:05:57Z
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