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Richard Francis Burton

British explorer, army officer, writer and scholar (1821–1890)

  • Fame57.9
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia18.6K
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Lived 1821–1890, aged 69United Kingdom
United KingdomUnited KingdomHistorical Figures
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    60 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1821–1890
    Aged 69
  • Awards
    5
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-18

Sir Richard Francis Burton was a British explorer, army officer, writer and scholar. He was famed for his travels and explorations in Asia, Africa and South America, as well as his extensive knowledge of languages and cultures, speaking up to 29 different languages.

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Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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