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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The brothers for the first time took different ways in October 1912 with Stjepan heading toward the USA to initiate new business contracts, while Mirko was supposed to continue their research, starting the new expedition. Because his group did not meet another group of explorers to continue with, Mirko decided to proceed deeper into the rainforest around Huayabamba river, on his own, not to be seen again. In the aftermath, numerous theories, stating murder, loss, even cannibalism, came around, but none was ever proven. After his older brother's disappearance, Stjepan kept moving, searching for mineral deposits in south and central America until, in 1917, he decided to settle and made his home in Ouro Preto, Brazil, where he passed away in 1936.

Related Topics:
1912 - USA - Huayabamba - 1917 - Ouro Preto

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