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Richard Francis Burton — Age & Birthday

Born: 19 March 1821 · Died: 20 October 1890 · Age at death: 69

How old was Richard Francis Burton when he died?

Richard Francis Burton died aged 69. He was born on 19 March 1821 and died on 20 October 1890.

Victorian explorer who translated the Kama Sutra and Arabian Nights

Did you know?He was a master of languages who reportedly spoke over twenty-five different tongues and dialects.

Sir Richard Francis Burton (19 March 1821 – 20 October 1890) 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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Age at death
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