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Ney Elias

British explorer (1844-1897) · United Kingdom · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 53

Ney Elias, CIE, was an English explorer, geographer, and diplomat, most known for his extensive travels in Asia. Modern scholars speculate that he was a key intelligence agent for Britain during the Great Game. Elias travelled extensively in the Karakoram, Hindu Kush, Pamirs, and Turkestan regions of High Asia.

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Founder’s Medal1873
Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1844 to 1897 · aged 53