Second Zambesi expedition
| Second Zambesi expedition | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Exploration of Africa | |
 The Ma Robert aground in the West Luabo River. | |
| Objective | Exploration of Southeast Africa. |
| Date | 1858 - 1864 |
| Executed by |  United Kingdom |
| Outcome | Successful expedition, establishment of the Central Africa Mission |
The Second Zambesi expedition,[1] from 1858 to 1864, was launched by the Royal Geographical Society of Britain to explore Southeast Africa for mineral deposits and other natural resources. The expedition led to the establishment of the Central Africa Mission and was under the command of Dr. David Livingstone, who would become famous for his journeys into the interior of Africa.[2]
The burial site of Mary Moffat Livingstone in Chupanga, Mozambique.
References[]
- ^ Johnston, pg. 242
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2011-08-26.
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- Johnston, Harry H. (1891). Livingston and the explorations of Central Africa. G. Philip & Son.
Categories:
- African expeditions
- Exploration of Africa
- 1850s in Africa
- 1860s in Africa
- 1850s in the British Empire
- 1860s in the British Empire
- Expeditions from the United Kingdom
- Royal Geographical Society
- 1858 in Africa
- 1864 in Africa
- David Livingstone