Heinrich Vogelsang
German merchant (1862–1914) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Heinrich Vogelsang (Bremen, 17 March 1862 – Bremen, 25 May 1914)[1] was a German merchant and explorer, who led the first expedition of Adolf Lüderitz to Angra Pequena, German South West Africa (today Lüderitz Bay, Namibia) in 1883.
Quick Facts Magistrate of German South West Africa, Preceded by ...
Heinrich Vogelsang | |
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Magistrate of German South West Africa | |
In office 9 April 1883 – 12 May 1883 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Adolf Lüderitz |
Personal details | |
Born | (1862-03-17)17 March 1862 Bremen, German Confederation |
Died | 25 May 1914(1914-05-25) (aged 52) Bremen, German Empire |
Nationality | German |
Occupation | Merchant and explorer |
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