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Richard Lemon Lander, English explorer (born 1804)

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Richard Lander

British explorer

Richard Lemon Lander was a British explorer of western Africa. He and his brother John were the first Europeans to follow the course of the River Niger, and discover that it led to the Atlantic.
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February 6

Day of the year

February 6 is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 328 days remain until the end of the year.
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