Alexander Burnes
Explorer, political officer in British India
Died when: 36 years 170 days (437 months)Star Sign: Taurus
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Captain Sir Alexander Burnes Kt FRS (16 May 1805 – 2 November 1841) was a Scottish explorer, military officer, and diplomat associated with the Great Game.
He was nicknamed Bokhara Burnes for his role in establishing contact with and exploring Bukhara. His memoir, Travels into Bokhara, was a bestseller when it was first published in 1835.
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