Description: (Explorer, Archaeologist, Film editor, Botanist)
James Bruce of Kinnaird, a Scottish traveller and travel writer, confirmed the source of the Blue Nile after spending over a dozen years in North Africa and Ethiopia. In 1770, he became the first European to trace the origins of the Blue Nile from Egypt and Sudan. His detailed explorations and documentation significantly advanced European knowledge of the region's geography. Bruce's work is still celebrated for its impact on the understanding of African geography and exploration during his era.