Mary kingsley short biography
Mary Kingsley biography. British traveler and writer
Mary Kingsley
English ethnographer, scientific writer and explorer
Mary Kingsley | |
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Mary Kingsley (1890s) | |
| Born | (1862-10-13)13 October 1862 Islington, London |
| Died | 3 June 1900(1900-06-03) (aged 37) Simon's Town, Cape Colony |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Travels and writings on West Africa |
For the English novelist, see Mary St Leger Kingsley.
Mary Henrietta Kingsley (13 October 1862 – 3 June 1900) was an English ethnographer, writer and explorer who made numerous travels through West Africa and wrote several books on her experiences there.
Historians have credited Kingsley's work with helping to shape Western perceptions of the culture of Africa and colonialism.[1][2][3]
Early life
Kingsley was born in London on 13 October 1862,[1] the daughter and oldest child of physician, traveller and writer George Kingsley and Mary Bailey.
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