{"id":13729,"date":"2024-09-14T00:27:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T22:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/?p=13729"},"modified":"2024-09-02T20:38:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T18:38:16","slug":"in-ricordo-di-pietro-savorgnan-di-brazza-grande-esploratore-italiano-in-africa-centrale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/working-in-africa\/in-remembrance-of-pietro-savorgnan-di-brazza-great-italian-explorer-in-central-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"In memory of Pietro Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0 great Italian explorer in Central Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Biographical dictionary of Friulians - Pietro Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XJiAFuPcIfM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pietro Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0 was an outstanding Italian explorer,<\/strong> active in Central Africa during the 20th century.<strong> <\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/working-in-africa\/in-remembrance-of-pietro-savorgnan-di-brazza-great-italian-explorer-in-central-africa\/#Quali_sono_stati_i_principali_contributi_di_Pietro_Savorgnan_di_Brazza_allesplorazione_dellAfrica_Centrale\" >What were Pietro Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0's main contributions to the exploration of Central Africa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/working-in-africa\/in-remembrance-of-pietro-savorgnan-di-brazza-great-italian-explorer-in-central-africa\/#Quali_furono_le_differenze_tra_le_esplorazioni_di_Savorgnan_di_Brazza_e_quelle_di_Henry_Morton_Stanley\" >What were the differences between Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0's explorations and those of Henry Morton Stanley?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/working-in-africa\/in-remembrance-of-pietro-savorgnan-di-brazza-great-italian-explorer-in-central-africa\/#Come_venivano_percepiti_Savorgnan_di_Brazza_e_Stanley_dai_locali_africani\" >How were Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0 and Stanley perceived by African locals?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Born in Senegal on 14 September 1905<\/strong>, Brazz\u00e0 is known for his exploratory enterprises and missions to Africa, where he contributed significantly to the development of geographical and cultural knowledge of the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brazz\u00e0 was an eclectic explorer<\/strong>who has conducted missions in several regions of Central Africa, including Congo, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>He worked for the Italian exploration agency,<\/strong>  and participated in several expeditions to map unexplored lands and collect scientific data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One of his most important contributions was the discovery of the Congo River, <\/strong>which he helped map and study. He also participated in the Italian expedition to Africa, led by General Luigi Amedeo di Savoia, Duke of the Abruzzi, which reached Lake Tanganyika in 1906.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brazz\u00e0 was also passionate about African history and culture, and wrote several books and articles on these topics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> His most famous work is <strong>'Racamambo, the best commander'<\/strong>Brazz\u00e0 was a brave and determined explorer, who faced many challenges and risks during his missions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His dedication to the study and exploration of Central Africa earned him the respect and admiration of his contemporaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>His work and exploratory endeavours still remain an important contribution to the history of Italian exploration in Africa.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quali_sono_stati_i_principali_contributi_di_Pietro_Savorgnan_di_Brazza_allesplorazione_dellAfrica_Centrale\"><\/span>What were Pietro Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0's main contributions to the exploration of Central Africa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pietro Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0 was an Italian naturalised French explorer, known for his exploits in Central Africa. His main contributions to the exploration of Central Africa were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Mapping the Congo River<\/strong>Brazz\u00e0 conducted explorations in the Congo River basin, contributing significantly to the mapping of the river and surrounding lands<a href=\"https:\/\/it.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pietro_Savorgnan_di_Brazz%C3%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acquisition of French possession of the Congo<\/strong>: Thanks to his agreements with several chiefs of the Lower Congo, Brazz\u00e0 secured for France the possession of a vast territory that today comprises the Republic of Congo and Gabon<a href=\"https:\/\/it.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pietro_Savorgnan_di_Brazz%C3%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Congo Governorate<\/strong>: Brazz\u00e0 was appointed commissioner general for French Equatorial Africa and then governor of Congo, helping to establish the French presence in the region<a href=\"https:\/\/it.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pietro_Savorgnan_di_Brazz%C3%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-violent exploration<\/strong>Brazz\u00e0 is known to have used non-violent methods during his explorations, distinguishing himself from other explorers of the time who often used force to get what they wanted<a href=\"https:\/\/it.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pietro_Savorgnan_di_Brazz%C3%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Posthumous acknowledgements<\/strong>Brazz\u00e0 was honoured posthumously with the dedication of a university, a main street and a high school in the city of Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of Congo. Furthermore, in 2006, France and Congo paid solemn tribute to the explorer<a href=\"https:\/\/it.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pietro_Savorgnan_di_Brazz%C3%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These contributions left a significant imprint on the history of Central African exploration and the French colonisation of the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quali_furono_le_differenze_tra_le_esplorazioni_di_Savorgnan_di_Brazza_e_quelle_di_Henry_Morton_Stanley\"><\/span>What were the differences between Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0's explorations and those of Henry Morton Stanley?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main differences between the explorations of Pietro Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0 and those of Henry Morton Stanley in Central Africa are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Methods of exploration:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Brazz\u00e0 used non-violent methods and sought to establish peaceful relations with local populations<a href=\"https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/22733759\/La_percezione_dell_altro_in_Pietro_Savorgnan_di_Brazza_in_Il_viaggio_e_i_viaggiatori_in_eta_moderna_Ed_Pendragon_Bologna_Italie_2009_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.castellodibrazza.com\/pietro-di-brazza-savorgnan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stanley, on the other hand, was known for his brutal and aggressive approach, going so far as to burn villages and kill natives who opposed his plans<a href=\"https:\/\/en.castellodibrazza.com\/pietro-di-brazza-savorgnan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Brazz\u00e0 was motivated by ideals of civilisation and protection of local populations, rejecting colonial exploitation<a href=\"https:\/\/en.castellodibrazza.com\/pietro-di-brazza-savorgnan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stanley worked on behalf of Leopold II of Belgium, with the aim of expanding colonial rule<a href=\"https:\/\/en.castellodibrazza.com\/pietro-di-brazza-savorgnan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Results:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Thanks to his peaceful methods, Brazz\u00e0 managed to secure French possession of vast territories in Congo and Gabon<a href=\"https:\/\/it.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pietro_Savorgnan_di_Brazz%C3%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stanley, despite his aggressive methods, failed to prevent the assertion of French influence in the region<a href=\"https:\/\/en.castellodibrazza.com\/pietro-di-brazza-savorgnan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In summary, Brazz\u00e0 and Stanley represented two diametrically opposed approaches to the exploration and colonisation of Central Africa, <\/strong>with Brazz\u00e0 distinguished for his humanitarianism and his rejection of colonial exploitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Come_venivano_percepiti_Savorgnan_di_Brazza_e_Stanley_dai_locali_africani\"><\/span>How were Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0 and Stanley perceived by African locals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The African locals had different perceptions of Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0 and Stanley:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>He was known for his non-violent methods and his revulsion towards colonial exploitation. This earned him the esteem and trust of the local populations, as demonstrated by his ability to convince the chiefs of the Lower Congo to grant him possession of a vast territory<a href=\"https:\/\/it.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pietro_Savorgnan_di_Brazz%C3%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was welcomed by local chiefs, such as King Makoko of the Bateke, who asked him to protect his kingdom and mediate peace between the different tribes<a href=\"https:\/\/en.castellodibrazza.com\/pietro-di-brazza-savorgnan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Henry Morton Stanley<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>He was known for his brutality and determination to conquer African lands. This earned him a reputation as a 'rock-breaker' and 'Boula Matari' (head-breaker).<a href=\"https:\/\/en.castellodibrazza.com\/pietro-di-brazza-savorgnan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was seen as an invader and oppressor by the local populations, who feared his violence and his ability to destroy villages and kill natives who opposed his plans<a href=\"https:\/\/en.castellodibrazza.com\/pietro-di-brazza-savorgnan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0 was seen as a gentle and humane explorer<\/strong> which sought to protect and civilise the local populations, while <strong>Stanley was seen as a brutal and violent conqueror<\/strong> opposed to African cultures<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pietro Savorgnan di Brazz\u00e0 was a prominent Italian explorer active in Central Africa during the 20th century. 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