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Hugh Clapperton (1788-1827) was a Scottish naval officer and explorer of West Africa. He joined the expedition led by Walter Oudney and Dixon Denham that reached Lake Chad in 1823, and later led a British expedition from the Gulf of Guinea toward the Hausa states. His journals documented political centers, trade routes, and geography in regions that are now part of Nigeria and Niger; he died at Sokoto during the second expedition.
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Who was Hugh Clapperton?
Hugh Clapperton was a Scottish naval officer and explorer who travelled in West Africa. He lived from 1788 to 1827.
Which expedition took Hugh Clapperton to Lake Chad?
Clapperton joined the expedition led by Walter Oudney and Dixon Denham. The expedition reached Lake Chad in 1823.
Where did Hugh Clapperton travel on his later expedition?
He later led a British expedition from the Gulf of Guinea toward the Hausa states. His work focused on exploring routes and political regions in West Africa.
What did Hugh Clapperton leave behind?
Clapperton left journals describing his travels and observations. They are important historical sources for nineteenth-century European exploration of West Africa.
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