What did Speke's heraldic chief portray?
Mountains
Flowing water
Desert
Forest
Answer
Flowing water, a design known as a fess wavy, adorned Speke's heraldic chief as a visual representation of water, a nod to his lifelong fascination with the sources of the Nile River and his contributions to the field of African exploration. This heraldic symbol effectively captured Speke's dedication to unraveling the mysteries surrounding the origins of one of the world's most iconic waterways.
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