Gustav Nachtigal
German explorer
Died when: 51 years 56 days (613 months)Star Sign: Pisces
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Gustav Nachtigal (pronounced ['gustaf 'naxt?gal]; born 23 February 1834 – 20 April 1885) was a German military surgeon and explorer of Central and West Africa.
He is further known as the German Empire's consul-general for Tunisia and Commissioner for West Africa.His mission as commissioner resulted in Togoland and Kamerun becoming the first colonies of a German colonial empire.
The Gustav-Nachtigal-Medal, awarded by the Berlin Geographical Society, is named after him.
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