William Grant Stairs
William Grant Stairs | |
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| Born | 1 July 1863 Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Died | 9 June 1892 (aged 28) Mozambique |
| Allegiance | Canadian-British |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | Stairs Expedition to Katanga Emin Pasha Relief Expedition |
| Relations | William Machin Stairs (grandfather) |
| Other work | explorer |
William Grant Stairs (1 July 1863 – 9 June 1892) was a Canadian-British explorer, soldier, and adventurer who had a leading role in two of the most controversial expeditions in the Scramble for Africa.