John Hanning Speke
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John Hanning Speke
Summary
John Hanning Speke is a human[1]. He was born in Bideford[2]. He was born on May 4, 1827[3]. He passed away in Corsham[4]. He died on September 15, 1864[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], writer[7], botanist[8], military personnel[9], and military officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (659 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- John Hanning Speke was born in Bideford[2].
- John Hanning Speke passed away in Corsham[4].
- John Hanning Speke was born on May 4, 1827[3].
- John Hanning Speke was born on May 3, 1827[12].
- John Hanning Speke died on September 15, 1864[5].
- John Hanning Speke is buried at Church of St Andrew, Dowlish Wake[13].
- John Hanning Speke's father was William Speke[14].
- John Hanning Speke's mother was Georgiana Elizabeth Hanning[15].
- John Hanning Speke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
- John Hanning Speke's professions included explorer[6].
- John Hanning Speke worked as a writer[7].
- John Hanning Speke's professions included botanist[8].
- John Hanning Speke's professions included military personnel[9].
- John Hanning Speke worked as a military officer[10].
- John Hanning Speke's professions included botanical collector[17].
- John Hanning Speke received the Founder’s Medal[18].
- John Hanning Speke received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[19].
- John Hanning Speke is recorded as male[20].
- John Hanning Speke's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- John Hanning Speke's Commons category is recorded as John Hanning Speke[22].
- John Hanning Speke's family name is recorded as Speke[23].
- John Hanning Speke's given name is recorded as John[24].
- John Hanning Speke's topic's main category is recorded as Category:John Hanning Speke[25].
- John Hanning Speke's Commons gallery is recorded as John Hanning Speke[26].
- John Hanning Speke's manner of death is recorded as suicide[27].
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Origins and Family
John Hanning Speke's place of birth was Bideford[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 4, 1827[3] and May 3, 1827[12]. His father was William Speke[14]. His mother was Georgiana Elizabeth Hanning[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], writer[7], botanist[8], military personnel[9], military officer[10], and botanical collector[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Founder’s Medal[18], a science award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1831[30] and Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[19], a science award[31], in France[32], founded in 1829[33].
Death and Burial
John Hanning Speke died on September 15, 1864[5]. He died in Corsham[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Andrew, Dowlish Wake[13].
Why It Matters
John Hanning Speke ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (659 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He is credited with the discovery of Lake Victoria[36], a lake[37], in Tanzania[38].
FAQs
Where was John Hanning Speke born?
Born in Bideford[2], John Hanning Speke…
Where did John Hanning Speke die?
John Hanning Speke passed away in Corsham[4].
Who were John Hanning Speke's parents?
John Hanning Speke's father was William Speke[14]. John Hanning Speke's mother was Georgiana Elizabeth Hanning[15].
What did John Hanning Speke do for work?
John Hanning Speke worked as explorer[6], writer[7], botanist[8], military personnel[9], and military officer[10].
What awards did John Hanning Speke receive?
Honors received include Founder’s Medal[18] and Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[19].
What did John Hanning Speke discover?
John Hanning Speke is credited as discoverer of Lake Victoria[36].