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Born
Mary Kingsley was born in London England. She came from a family of writers. -
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Mary Kingsley
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Death of parents
Both of her parents died six weeks apart from each other. -
First trip to Africa
Mary Kingsley made her first trip to West Africa. She collected scientific specimens for the British museum. -
Returns to Africa
She returned to West Africa again but this time for nearly one year. She traded British cloth for ivory and rubber. -
Writes a book
She wrote a book. The name of this book was called Travels in West Africa. -
Returns to Africa during war
Mary arrived in South Africa during the Boer War. She worked as a nurse for injured prisoners in a temporary hospital. She wrote the book called West African Studies. -
Dies
Mary Kingsley died on June 3, 1900. She was buried by the sea as she requested.
