Alexander Burnes
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Captain Sir Alexander Burnes FRS (16 May 1805 ā 2 November 1841) was a Scottish explorer, military officer and diplomat associated with the Great Game. He was nicknamed Bokhara Burnes for his role in establishing contact with and exploring Bukhara.[1] His memoir, Travels into Bokhara, was a bestseller when it was first published in 1835.[2]
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Alexander Burnes | |
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Born | (1805-05-16)16 May 1805 |
Died | 2 November 1841(1841-11-02) (aged 36) |
Relatives | James Burnes (brother), Robert Burnes (cousin) |
Awards | Royal Geographical Society's Founder's Medal (1835) |
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