Alexander Burnes
(1805-1841)
Scottish explorer and diplomat
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Captain Sir Alexander Burnes Kt FRS (16 May 1805 – 2 November 1841) was a Scottish explorer and diplomat associated with the Great Game. He was nicknamed Bokhara Burnes for his role in establishing contact with and exploring Bukhara, which made his name. His memoir, Travels into Bokhara, was a bestseller when it was first published in 1835.
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16 May 1805 Montrose, Scotland
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2 November 1841 (aged 36)
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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