Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical figure
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Royal_Society_of_Edinburgh
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:London,_England
gptkb:Kinnaird,_Scotland |
| gptkbp:born |
March 14, 1730
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| gptkbp:contributedTo |
geographical knowledge
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
mapping_the_Nile_River
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspiring literature
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| gptkbp:died |
April 27, 1794
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
|
| gptkbp:explores |
gptkb:White_Nile
18th century Blue Nile disease difficult terrain logistical issues systematic observation hostile encounters finding_the_source_of_the_Nile |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
being one of the first Europeans to reach Lake Tana
|
| gptkbp:famousPerson |
1770s expedition
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| gptkbp:fellowship |
Fellow_of_the_Royal_Society
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| gptkbp:fieldOfStudy |
geography
|
| gptkbp:hasLanguage |
English
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pioneering_African_exploration
|
| gptkbp:honors |
gptkb:Bruce_Medal
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sir James Bruce
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| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent explorers
geographical societies |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:David_Livingstone
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
his_detailed_accounts_of_Africa
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| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiring future generations of explorers
influencing_African_exploration |
| gptkbp:nationality |
Scottish
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
first European to reach the source of the Blue Nile
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| gptkbp:notableWork |
exploration_of_the_sources_of_the_Nile
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| gptkbp:occupation |
explorer
|
| gptkbp:parent |
gptkb:Mary_Bruce
Robert_Bruce |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
gptkb:Travels_to_Discover_the_Source_of_the_Nile
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Kinnaird_House
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| gptkbp:scenicViews |
Nile_expedition
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Lady_Mary_Bruce
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| gptkbp:title |
Baronet of Kinnaird
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| gptkbp:tour |
scientific inquiry
advancement of cartography cultural_exchange increased_interest_in_Africa political_interest_in_Africa |
| gptkbp:tourism |
gptkb:Ethiopia
|