Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (19 March 1821 – 20 October 1890) was a British geographer, explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, cartographer, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia, Africa and the Americas as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he spoke 29 European, Asian and African languages.
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Date of birth:
- Mar 19, 1821
Date of death:
- Oct 20, 1890 (age 69 years)
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Also known as:
- Richard Burton,
- Sir Richard Francis Burton,
- F. Richard Burton,
- Richard Francis Sir Burton,
- Richard F. Burton,
- R. F Burton,
- Sir Richard F. Burton
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