James Augustus Grant

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Birthday April 11, 1827

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Scotland

DEATH DATE Feb 11, 1892 (64)

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About

Scottish soldier who took part in an expedition to Africa to chart the Nile River.

Before Fame

As a soldier, he saw action in India during the Sikh Wars.

Trivia

He was awarded a gold medal by the Royal Geographical Society for his contributions to African geography.

Family Life

He grew up in Nairn, Scotland.

Associated With

It was John Hanning Speke , Grant's comrade-in-arms from the Sikh Wars, who invited him on his second African expedition.