How to Pronounce Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza
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Jan 25, 1852 Rome, Lazio, Italy Died on 14 Sep 1905 (aged 53)
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About Pierre Savorgnan De Brazza
- Pietro Paolo Savorgnan di Brazzà, then known as Pierre Paul François Camille Savorgnan de Brazza (French pronunciation: ?[pj?? sav????~ d? b?aza]; 26 January 1852 – 14 September 1905), was an Italian-born French explorer.
- With the backing of the Société de Géographie de Paris, he opened up for France entry along the right bank of the Congo that eventually led to French colonies in Central Africa.
- His easy manner and great physical charm as well as his pacific approach among Africans were his trademarks.
- Under French colonial rule, the capital of the Republic of the Congo was named Brazzaville after him and the name was retained by the post-colonial rulers.
