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FREDERICK COURTE- NAY, an English explorer; born in London, Dec. 31, 1851. He made a name as a gold prospector, explorer, and elephant hunter in South Africa, where he spent many years; and during the Matabele campaign fought on the side of the colonists. In 1909-1910 he organized and conducted the Roosevelt hunting expedition in E. Africa. Though over 60 when the World War broke out he obtained in 1915 a commission as lieutenant of Fusileers. Promoted captain D. S. O. 1916. Killed in action in E. Africa in 1917. He wrote: "A Hunter's Wanderings in Africa" (1881); "Travel and Adventure in Southeast Africa" (1893); and "Sunshine and Storm in Rhodesia" (1896), etc.

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