Alexander Burnes
Sir Alexander Burnes | |
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Sketch by Vincent Eyre | |
| Born | 16 May 1805 |
| Died | 2 November 1841 (aged 36) |
| Relatives | James Burnes (brother), Robert Burnes (cousin) |
| Awards | Royal Geographical Society's Founder's Medal (1835) |
Captain Sir Alexander Burnes FRS (16 May 1805 – 2 November 1841) was a Scottish explorer, military officer and diplomat associated with the Great Game. He was nicknamed Bokhara Burnes for his role in establishing contact with and exploring Bukhara. His memoir, Travels into Bokhara, was a bestseller when it was first published in 1835.