Charles John Andersson
Karl John (Karl Johan) Andersson (4 March 1827 in Norra Råda Värmland, Sweden – 9 July 1867 in Angola) was a Swedish explorer, hunter and trader as well as an amateur naturalist and ornithologist.
Charles John Andersson | |
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| Born | 4 March 1827 Värmland, Sweden |
| Died | 9 July 1867 (aged 40) Omutwe-Onjambu, Angola |
| Occupation(s) | Trader, hunter, explorer |
He is most famous for the many books he published about his travels, and for being one of the most notable explorers of southern Africa, mostly in present-day Namibia.
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