Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza born
Happened: 1852-01-26
Description
Born in Castel Gandolfo in the Papal States, near Rome, Pietro Savorgnan di Brazzà was the seventh son of Count Ascanio Savorgnan di Brazzà, a nobleman of Udine with many French connections, and his wife Giacinta Simonetti. Pietro was interested in exploration from an early age and won entry to the French naval school at Brest. He graduated as an ensign and sailed on the French ship Jeanne d'Arc to Algeria, where he took part in the crushing of Cheikh Mokrani's revolt.
Participants
| Name | Date of Birth | Date of Death | Short Biography |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza | 1852 | 1905 | an Italian explorer |
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