Mirko and Stjepan Seljan

Mirko Seljan (April 5, 1871 – 1912/13?) and Stjepan Seljan (August 19, 1875 – June 7, 1936) were important Croatian explorers.

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April 5 - 1871 - August 19 - 1875 - June 7 - 1936 - Explorers

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The brothers were born in Karlovac, Croatia. After receiving a basic education there, they started traveling across Europe to gain experience and confidence with the new discoveries in their young minds. By 1898, the older Mirko was already known as the Champion of Globetrotters because he had walked the huge distance between Paris in France and Saint Petersburg in Russia. It is believed that the brothers started the journey after being impressed by the books or lectures of another Croatian explorer, Dragutin Lerman, who was in Africa as one of the leaders of Henry Morton Stanley's team. The theory that the influence, support, and encouragement of the Russian government, which was interested in Africa at the time, also had an effect cannot be denied.

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Karlovac - Croatia - Education - Europe - 1898 - Champion of Globetrotters - Paris - France - Saint Petersburg - Russia - Dragutin Lerman - Africa - Henry Morton Stanley - Government

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