Gustav Nachtigal (born 23 February 1834 – 20 April 1885) was a German explorer of Central and West Africa. He is further known as the German Empire's consul-general for Tunisia and Commissioner for West Africa. His mission as commissioner resulted in Togoland and Kamerun becoming the first colonies of a German colonial empire. The Gustav-Nachtigal-Medal, awarded by the Berlin Geographical Society, is named after him.
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23 February 1834 Eichstedt, Kingdom of Prussia
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20 April 1885 (aged 51) at sea off Cape Palmas, West Africa
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