Richard Francis Burton

Sir Richard Francis Burton (March 19, 1821 – October 19, 1890), British consul, explorer, translator, writer and Orientalist known for his often-unprecedented exploits of travel and exploration as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures.

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March 19 - 1821 - October 19 - 1890 - British - Explorer - Translator - Writer - Orientalist - Knowledge of languages

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Burton's best-known achievements include travelling alone and in disguise to Mecca, translating The Arabian Nights and the Kama Sutra, journeying with John Hanning Speke to discover the Great Lakes of Africa and the sources of the Nile and visiting Brigham Young in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was probably the third best European swordsman of the period.

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Mecca - The Arabian Nights - Kama Sutra - John Hanning Speke - Great Lakes - Africa - Nile - Brigham Young - Salt Lake City, Utah - Swordsman

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He later served as British consul in Trieste, Damascus, and Fernando Po. He was knighted in 1886.

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Consul - Trieste - Damascus - Fernando Po - Knight - 1886

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