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Bertram Thomas

Civil servant and explorer (1892-1950) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 58

Bertram Sidney Thomas was an English diplomat and explorer who is the first documented Westerner to cross the Rub' al Khali. He was also a scientist who practiced craniofacial anthropometry.

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Awards

Cullum Geographical Medal1932
Founder’s Medal1931

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1950 · aged 58