Carl Peters was a German explorer and colonial administrator. He was a major promoter of the establishment of the German colony of East Africa and one of the founders of the German East Africa Company. He was a controversial figure in Germany for his views and his brutal treatment of native Africans, which ultimately led to his dismissal from government service in 1897.
- Occupation
- opinion journalist, colonialist, politician
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia
- Born
- September 27, 1856
- Died
- September 10, 1918
