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Francis Younghusband

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British army explorer (1863-1942)

United KingdomHistorical FiguresLived 1863 to 1942 · aged 79
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Lieutenant Colonel Sir Francis Edward Younghusband was a British Army officer, explorer and spiritual writer. He is remembered for his travels in the Far East and Central Asia; especially the 1904 British expedition to Tibet, led by him, and for his writings on Asia and foreign policy.

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1930Plancius medal
1922Charles P. Daly Medal
1890Patron’s Medal
Order of the Star of India
Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire

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Lieutenant Colonel Sir Francis Edward Younghusband was a British Army officer, explorer and spiritual writer. He is remembered for his travels in the Far East and Central Asia; especially the 1904 British expedition to Tibet, led by him, and for his writings on Asia and foreign policy. Younghusband held positions including British commissioner to Tibet and president of the Royal Geographical Society.

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United Kingdom
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
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Lived 1863 to 1942 · aged 79
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