Richard Francis Burton
1821–1890
British explorer who traveled to Mecca in disguise.
Richard Francis Burton (1821–1890) was an explorer, born in Torquay, United Kingdom and died in Trieste, Italy.
- Known as
- Explorer
- Category
- Explorers
- Born
- 1821, Torquay, United Kingdom
- Died
- 1890, Trieste, Italy
Alive at the same time as Richard Francis Burton
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Portrait: Rischgitz/Stringer, Public domain.
