Roberto Ivens

Explorer

Birthday June 12, 1850

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Portugal

DEATH DATE Jan 28, 1898 (47)

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About

Portuguese explorer who mapped out Africa's interior. He spent a lot of time in both Mozambique and Angola, studying the countries' land and people.

Before Fame

He joined the Portuguese Navy at age twenty.

Trivia

Numerous schools and roads in his native Portugal were named in his honor.

Family Life

His grandfather, William Ivens, was awarded a Coat of Arms by King George III.

Associated With

He was one of several Portuguese explorers of Africa. His countryman Alexandre De Serpa Serpapinto explored Eastern Africa.