The Scottish Lion Hunter of Africa

Roualeyn George Gordon-Cumming (March 15, 1820 – March 24, 1866) was a Scottish adventurer whose exploits as a big game hunter earned him fame as the "Lion Hunter" of Africa. His life was marked by a relentless pursuit of adventure, and his journeys into the heart of Africa captured the imagination of his contemporaries while provoking controversies that linger today. Known for his vivid storytelling and dramatic accounts of hunting exploits, Gordon-Cumming remains a fascinating figure from the Victorian age of exploration.