Johann Ludwig Krapf, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Johann Ludwig Krapf

German missionary and explorer

Date of Birth: 11-Jan-1810

Place of Birth: Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Date of Death: 26-Nov-1881

Profession: translator, explorer, Bible translator

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Johann Ludwig Krapf

  • Johann Ludwig Krapf (11 January 1810 – 26 November 1881) was a German missionary in East Africa, as well as an explorer, linguist, and traveler.
  • Krapf played an important role in exploring East Africa with Johannes Rebmann.
  • They were the first Europeans to see Mount Kenya with the help of Kikuyus who dwelled at its slopes and Kilimanjaro.
  • Krapf also played a key role in exploring the East African coastline.

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