Alexander Burnes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Explorer, political officer in British India
Date of Birth: 16-May-1805
Place of Birth: Montrose, Scotland, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 02-Nov-1841
Profession: diplomat, explorer
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Alexander Burnes
- Captain Sir Alexander Burnes (16 May 1805 – 2 November 1841) was a British explorer and diplomat associated with The Great Game.
- He was nicknamed Bokhara Burnes for his role in establishing contact with and exploring Bukhara, which made his name.
- His memoir, Travels into Bokhara, was a bestseller when it was first published in 1835.
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| Alternative names | William Brackedon; W. Brackedon; Brackedon; Brockedon; W. Brockedon | ||
| Description | British painter | ||
| Date of birth/death | 13 October 1787 | 29 August 1854 | |
| Location of birth/death | Totnes | Bloomsbury | |
| Work period | XIX century | ||
| Work location | London | ||
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