About
Portuguese explorer who mapped out Africa's interior. He spent a lot of time in both Mozambique and Angola, studying the countries' land and people.
Before Fame
He joined the Portuguese Navy at age twenty.
Trivia
Numerous schools and roads in his native Portugal were named in his honor.
Family Life
His grandfather, William Ivens, was awarded a Coat of Arms by King George III.
Associated With
He was one of several Portuguese explorers of Africa. His countryman Alexandre De Serpa Serpapinto explored Eastern Africa.
