Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza
Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza
Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazzà, later known as Pierre Paul François Camille Savorgnan de Brazza; 26 January 1852 – 14 September 1905), was an Italian naturalized French explorer. With the financial help from his Italian family, he explored th Ogoué region of Central Africa, and later with the backing of the Société de Géographie de Paris, he reached far into the interior along the right bank of the Congo. His friendly manner, great charm and peaceful approach made him among Africans. Under French colonial rule, the capital of the Republic of the Congo was named Brazzaville after him and the name was retained by the post-colonial rulers, the only African nation to do so.
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Full Name
Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazzà
Date of Birth
January 26th, 1852
Age
172
Birth Place
Italy, Lazio
Date of Death
September 14th, 1905
Died Aged
53
Star Sign
Aquarius
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