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Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, French explorer, 1882
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Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, French explorer, 1882
Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, French explorer, 1882. Brazzas (1852-1905) explorations of the Congo paved the way to the establishment of French colonies in West Africa. He founded the city of Brazzaville in 1880. Brazzas sudden death from a fever in Dakar in 1905 led to speculation that he had been poisoned. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1850-1900, 2nd album, Editions MD, Paris
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Congo Exploration Explorer Keffiyeh Print Collector10 Brazza Brazzaville Headgear Pierre Savorgnan De Brazza
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This print captures the enigmatic Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, a renowned French explorer who made significant contributions to the establishment of French colonies in West Africa. Taken in 1882, this portrait showcases Brazza's distinguished presence with his bearded countenance and traditional headdress, known as a keffiyeh. Brazza's explorations of the Congo were instrumental in paving the way for France's colonial ambitions in the region. His groundbreaking efforts led to the founding of Brazzaville, a city that would become an important center of trade and administration. Tragically, Brazza's life was cut short by a sudden fever that claimed him in Dakar in 1905. The circumstances surrounding his death sparked speculation about foul play and possible poisoning. Despite his untimely demise, Brazza left behind an enduring legacy as one of history's most influential explorers. This photograph is part of Album de Photographies dans L'Intimité de Personnages Illustres (Album of Photographs in the Intimacy of Famous Figures), which offers a glimpse into the lives of notable individuals from 1850 to 1900. Preserved by Editions MD Paris, this image serves as a poignant reminder not only of Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza but also highlights the era's fascination with exploration and colonialism on African soil.
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