Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Livingstone and Lutyens

David Livingstone, a Scottish explorer, known best for the discovery of Victoria Falls, was immortalized by the phrase "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"

He was one of the first whites to explore the wild terrains of Africa, was in contact with tribals, and subsequently succumbed to dysentery and malaria-common diseases in the tropical regions.



 Sir Edward Lutyens, is often known as "Britain's Greatest architect" for his outstanding contribution in the field of Architechture. Delhi's Rashtrapathi Bhavan and India Gate are examples of his architechture.He constructed noteworthy monuments in India, Britain, Spain and Irelan.

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