Samuel Baker
Explorer

Samuel Baker Net Worth

Samuel Baker was a British explorer born on June 8, 1821 in England. He is best known for his exploration of the Nile River, which he helped to find the source of. His expeditions to the region were instrumental in mapping the river and its tributaries, and he was the first European to circumnavigate Lake Albert. He also wrote several books about his travels, which helped to popularize the region and its people.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 8, 1821
Birth Place England
Age 198 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 30, 1893 (age 72)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $1.3 million (2024)

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 .

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