James Campbell Besley, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

James Campbell Besley

Date of Birth: 12-Nov-1879

Date of Death: 06-Feb-1954

Profession: anthropologist, polo player

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About James Campbell Besley

  • James Campbell Besley (November 12, 1879 – February 6, 1954) also known as "Handsome Jim" Besley, "Captain James Campbell Besley", "Captain Jim", "Captain Besley", "Colonel Besley" was an Australian explorer, amateur anthropologist, film producer, mine owner, polo player, rancher and entrepreneur who traveled the world. Besley was also a prodigious charlatan, spinning fanciful stories regarding his birth, upbringing and career.
  • Besley manipulated the media for decades, lying to them during their efforts to report his exploits.

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