Thomson, Joseph b. February 14, 1858 d. August 2, 1895 Although the Thomson's Gazelle ("Gazella thomsoni")...the most numerous gazelle in East Africa...is fairly well known, the explorer after whom it was named is now almost completely forgotten. During the era of African Exploration, Joseph Thomson ranked alongside such stalwarts as Livingstone and Stanley. He made substantial contributions to the natural and geographical knowledge of previously unexplored regions of Nigeria, Congo and morocco. His most impressive achievement was the exploration...[Read More] Cause of death: Pneumonia following a series of tropical diseases Morton Cemetery, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
b. February 14, 1858 d. August 2, 1895