Mungo Park
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Gambia issued a postage stamp for Scottish explorer Mungo Park. Park was the first white explorer to survive an exploration of Gambia and the Niger River. Park led two expeditions through the African nation, and died on the second one in 1806.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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Sir Walter Raleigh
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Sir Walter Raleigh was known more for his attempts to be a royal court favorite than his explorations to the west. He attempted to colonize North Carolina and did colonize Ireland. King James ordered Raleigh beheaded in 1603.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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