Henry Morton Stanley

Henry Morton Stanley was a famous 19th-century explorer and journalist known for his expeditions into Africa. Born in Wales as John Rowlands, he gained fame for his quest to find David Livingstone, a missionary missing in Central Africa, and his subsequent explorations of the Congo River and surrounding regions. Stanley played a significant role in the European colonization of Africa, often working for European powers to map territories and establish control. His work opened up parts of Africa to international attention but also contributed to colonial exploitation. He remains a controversial figure due to his impact on African societies and history.