Birthdate: December 14, 1730
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Stirling
Died: April 27, 1794
James Bruce of Kinnaird was a Scottish traveller and travel writer who confirmed the source of the Blue Nile. Spending over a dozen years in North Africa and Ethiopia, he was the first European to trace the origins of the Blue Nile from Egypt and Sudan in 1770. His thorough explorations and detailed documentation significantly enhanced European knowledge of the region and its geography. Bruce’s work remains highly regarded for its influence on the understanding of African geography and exploration during his era.
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