Richard Francis Burton

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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Who was born first?

• Richard Francis Burton and Samuel Baker were born the same year
• Richard Francis Burton and Robert O'Hara Burke were born the same year
• Richard Francis Burton and Heinrich Barth were born the same year
• Richard Francis Burton and Amalie Dietrich were born the same year
• Richard Francis Burton was born 1 year before Julius von Haast

Timeline

1. Amalie DietrichMay 26, 1821 – March 9, 1891
2. Heinrich BarthFebruary 16, 1821 – November 25, 1865
3. Richard Francis Burton (this page)March 19, 1821 – October 20, 1890
4. Robert O'Hara BurkeMay 6, 1821 – 1861
5. Samuel BakerJune 8, 1821 – December 30, 1893
6. Julius von HaastMay 1, 1822 – August 16, 1887

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