David Livingstone
Scottish missionary and explorer (1813–1873)
1813 — 1873
Quick Facts
Profession
Scottish missionary and explorer (1813–1873)
Born
March 19, 1813
Died
1873 (age ~60)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, missionary, physician writer
United KingdomBorn in BlantyreDied in Ilala Hill
1813
Born in Blantyre (1813-03-19)
1855
AwardPatron’s Medal
1857
AwardGrande Médaille d'Or des Explorations
1858
AwardFellow of the Royal Society
1873
Died in Ilala Hill
About
David Livingstone was a Scottish doctor, Congregationalist, pioneer Christian missionary with the London Missionary Society, and an explorer in Africa. Livingstone was married to Mary Moffat Livingstone, from the prominent 18th-century Moffat missionary family. Livingstone came to have a mythic status as a Protestant missionary martyr, working-class "rags-to-riches" inspirational story, scientific investigator and explorer, imperial reformer, anti-slavery crusader, and advocate of British commercial and colonial expansion. As a result, he became one of the most popular British heroes of the late 19th-century Victorian era.
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Who is David Livingstone?+
David Livingstone was a Scottish doctor, Congregationalist, pioneer Christian missionary with the London Missionary Society, and an explorer in Africa. Livingstone was married to Mary Moffat Livingstone, from the prominent 18th-century Moffat missionary family. Livingstone came to have a mythic sta
What does the name David mean?+
The name David means "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is of English origin.
When was David Livingstone born?+
David Livingstone was born on March 19, 1813.
When did David Livingstone die?+
David Livingstone died in 1873, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Δαβίδ)
The name David is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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