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David Livingstone, (born March 19, 1813, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland—died May 1, 1873, Chitambo [now in Zambia]), Scottish missionary and explorer who exercised a formative influence on Western attitudes toward Africa.

Cause of death: Malaria and internal bleeding due to dysentery
Resting place: Westminster Abbey.

The heart was buried under a mpundu tree, where there is now a monument to Livingstone. His body was carried to the coast of Africa in a bark cylinder wrapped in sailcloth, then brought by boat to England. It was decided his body would be buried at Westminster Abbey, and the funeral was held on April 18, 1874.

The David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre, Scotland, is a museum in his honour. This is operated by the David Livingstone Trust
David Livingstone Memorial Primary School in his birthplace, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
David Livingstone Memorial Church of the Church of Scotland, in Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotlandもっと詳しく