Samuel Baker

Explorer

Birthday June 8, 1821

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Dec 30, 1893 (72)

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About

British explorer who helped to find the source of the Nile River.

Before Fame

He lived on the island of Mauritius for two years and in Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka) for nearly 10 years.

Trivia

He received knighthood after returning to England, and became a Pasha, which is Egypt's highest honor.

Family Life

He met his second wife, Florence von Sass, while traveling through Africa.

Associated With

He was a friend of fellow explorer Henry Morton Stanley .