Burton was born in Torquay, Devon, at 21:30 on 19 March 1821; in his autobiography, he incorrectly claimed to have been born in the family home at Barham House in Elstree in Hertfordshire.

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Wikipedia contributors. (2024, August 22). Richard Francis Burton. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved September 2, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Richard_Francis_Burton&oldid=1241752646

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Richard Francis Burton (Wikipedia) Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (/ˈbɜːrtən/; 19 March 1821 – 20 October 1890) was a British explorer, writer, scholar, and soldier. He was famed for his travels and explorations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas, as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he spoke twenty-nine European, Asian, and African languages.

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