Adolf Overweg
German astronomer and geologist
Born on: July 24, 1822Died on: September 27, 1852
Aged: 30 years 65 days (362 months)
Birth Sign: Leo
Adolf Overweg was a German astronomer, geologist, and explorer of Africa. As a member of a mission to fix trade routes in Central Africa he became the first person of European origin to circumnavigate Lake Chad by boat.
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