| Date of Birth | 23-February-1834 | |
| Place of Birth |
Eichstedt (Saxony-Anhalt) |
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| Nationality | Germany | |
| Profession | Combat medic, Consul | |
| Gustav Nachtigal 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. | ||
Awards by Gustav Nachtigal |
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| Check all the awards nominated and won by Gustav Nachtigal. | ||
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