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Alexander Burnes
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1805 – 1841
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Who was Alexander Burnes?
Captain Sir Alexander Burnes, FRS was a Scottish traveller and explorer who took part in The Great Game. He was nicknamed Bokhara Burnes for his role in establishing contact with and exploring Bukhara, which made his name.
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- Born
- May 16, 1805
Montrose - Also known as
- Бёрнс, Александр
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Employment
- East India Company
(1821 - )
- East India Company
- Died
- Nov 2, 1841
Kabul
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on July 23, 2013
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