Johann Ludwig Krapf (11 January 1810 – 26 November 1881) was a German missionary in East Africa, as well as an explorer, linguist, and traveler. Krapf played an important role in exploring East Africa with Johannes Rebmann. They were the first Europeans to see Mount Kenya with the help of Kikuyus who dwelled at its slopes and Kilimanjaro. Krapf also played a key role in exploring the East African coastline.
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11 January 1810 Tübingen-Derendingen, Germany
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Died |
26 November 1881 (aged 71) Korntal, Germany
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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