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David Livingstone

1813 – 1873 - Explorer, missionary and abolitionist

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David Livingstone

1813 – 1873

Courage

Perseverance

Resilience

David Livingstone was a Scottish explorer and missionary. His desire to spread the gospel and end slavery took him to Africa. He endured many hardships to chart much of southern and eastern parts of the continent. He remains an inspiration.

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In the following story, explore where their character strengths were demonstrated and helped them to overcome challenges and difficulties.

David Livingstone

1813 – 1873

My name is David Livingstone, and I was born in a little village called Blantyre, Scotland. I came from a big family—I was one of seven children—and we were very poor. When I was just ten years old, I started working long hours in a textile mill. It was hard work, but I always wanted to learn. In the evenings, the mill owner let us have lessons, and that’s where I learned to read and write.

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