Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:expedition
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Niger_Expedition_of_1857
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased interest in African exploration
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:physicist
ethnography colonial narratives exploratory science |
| gptkbp:challenges |
gptkb:healthcare_organization
hostile encounters logistical difficulties |
| gptkbp:goal |
gptkb:spacecraft
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Victorian era exploration
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Niger Expedition of 1859
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
previous African expeditions
|
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
Burton's writings
Speke's writings |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Richard_Francis_Burton
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired future expeditions
contributed to mapping of Africa influenced European perceptions of Africa |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Niger_River
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
publication of expedition results
impact on future expeditions return to England influence on British imperial policy Burton's later explorations Speke's later explorations arrival at the Niger River departure from England discussions in the Royal Geographical Society influence on African studies influence on anthropology in Africa influence on art depicting Africa influence on geography education influence on literature about Africa influence on public interest in Africa influence on scientific research in Africa influence on travel writing about Africa |
| gptkbp:outcome |
increased knowledge of West Africa
|
| gptkbp:participants |
Burton and John Hanning Speke
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Niger_River
British colonialism geographical discoveries |
| gptkbp:result |
failure to navigate the Niger River
|
| gptkbp:significance |
first European exploration of the Niger River
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Royal_Geographical_Society
|
| gptkbp:year |
1859
|