Hugh Clapperton
Bain Hugh Clapperton (18 May 1788 – 13 April 1827) was a Scottish naval officer and explorer of West and Central Africa.
Hugh Clapperton | |
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An engraving by Thomas Goff Lupton from a picture by Gildon Manton (1828) | |
| Born | 18 May 1788 |
| Died | 13 April 1827 (aged 38) Sokoto |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Known for | Exploration |
| Parent(s) | George Clapperton, Margaret Johnstone |
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