Richard Francis Burton
British explorer, army officer, writer and scholar (1821–1890)
Richard Francis Burton was born on March 19, 1821 in Torquay and died on October 20, 1890 in Trieste, aged 69. Recorded occupations: translator, explorer, writer, poet, diplomat and military personnel. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom. Educated at Trinity College. Honours include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, Founder’s Medal, Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations, Crimea Medal and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Member of Royal Geographical Society.
- Born
- March 19, 1821 · Torquay
- Died
- October 20, 1890 · Trieste
- Age at death
- 69
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Occupations
- translator, explorer, writer, poet, diplomat, military personnel
- Education
- Trinity College
- Honours
- Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, Founder’s Medal, Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations, Crimea Medal, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
- Wikipedia editions
- 60 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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