Richard Francis Burton
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Richard Francis Burton
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Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton, KCMG, FRGS was a British explorer, writer, scholar and military officer. He was famed for his travels and explorations in Asia, Africa, and South America, as well as his extensive knowledge of languages and cultures, speaking up to 29 different languages. Born in Torquay, Devon, Burton joined the Bombay Army as an officer in 1842, beginning an eighteen-year military career which including a brief stint in the Crimean War. He was subsequently engaged by the Roy
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British explorer, translator, writer, and linguist (1821–1890)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Francis_Burton
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2002-08-01T16:17:33Z
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2024-09-12T14:47:12Z
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