List of Famous people with last name Burnes

Alexander Burnes

First Name Alexander

Last Name Burnes

Born on May 16, 1805

Died on November 2, 1841 (aged 36)

Born in United Kingdom, Scotland

Captain Sir Alexander Burnes was a Scottish 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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