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George Everest

Born on July 4, 1790

236

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The 237th anniversary falls on July 4, 2027, in 252 days.

Sir George Everest (EEV-rist; 4 July 1790 – 1 December 1866) was a British surveyor and geographer who served as Surveyor General of India from 1830 to 1843. After a military education, Everest joined the East India Company and arrived in India at the age of 16.

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