Richard Lander
Richard Lander | |
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Richard Lemon Lander in 1835 | |
| Born | Richard Lemon Lander 8 February 1804 Truro, Cornwall, England |
| Died | 6 February 1834 (aged 29) |
| Cause of death | Injuries from a musket ball wound |
| Occupation | Explorer |
Richard Lemon Lander (8 February 1804 – 6 February 1834) was a British explorer of western Africa. He and his brother John were the first Europeans to follow the course of the River Niger, and discover that it led to the Atlantic.