Percy Fawcett was a British geographer, archaeologist, and artillery officer born in 1867. He is best known for his explorations in the Amazon rainforest during the early 20th century. Fawcett was a member of the Royal Geographical Society and undertook several expeditions to map uncharted territories. Fawcett gained fame for his theories about a lost ancient city he called City of Z. In 1925, he disappeared while searching for this city in Brazil, leading to numerous theories and speculation about his fate. His life and mysterious disappearance have inspired books and films, highlighting his adventurous spirit.