Richard Francis Burton, British explorer
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Richard Francis Burton, British explorer
Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890), British explorer. Expelled from Oxford University, Burton served in the army in India for seven years from 1842 where he learnt several Eastern languages. In 1853, he was one of the first Europeans to enter Medina and Mecca, in what is now Saudi Arabia. He explored Somaliland in Eastern Africa with John Speke, before fighting in the Crimean War. Burton went back to Africa with Speke in 1856 and they were the first Europeans to see Lake Tanganyika in 1858. He was knighted in 1886. Artwork from the seventh volume (first period of 1891) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1891 7th Volume Africa African Annual Volume Exploration Explorer French India Knighted La Science Illustree Linguist Linguistics Louis Figuier Magazine Popular Science Seventh Volume Surname B Volume 7 Weekly Crimean War Eastern Africa Lake Tanganyika Mecca Medina Mono Chrome Orientalism Orientalist Richard Francis Burton Somaliland
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This print showcases the remarkable Richard Francis Burton, a renowned British explorer whose adventurous spirit knew no bounds. Born in 1821, Burton's life was marked by his insatiable curiosity and thirst for knowledge about the world beyond his own. Expelled from Oxford University, he embarked on an extraordinary journey that would shape his legacy. Burton's path led him to India in 1842, where he immersed himself in the army for seven years and mastered various Eastern languages. In 1853, he achieved a monumental feat as one of the first Europeans to set foot in Medina and Mecca, now part of Saudi Arabia. This daring exploration opened doors to uncharted territories. Together with John Speke, Burton ventured into Somaliland in Eastern Africa before participating in the Crimean War. Their relentless pursuit of discovery brought them back to Africa in 1856, where they became pioneers as the first Europeans to lay eyes on Lake Tanganyika three years later. Knighted in 1886 for his exceptional contributions to exploration and linguistics, Sir Richard Francis Burton left an indelible mark on history. This stunning artwork featured here is sourced from La Science Illustree—a French popular science weekly—specifically its seventh volume published during its inaugural period of 1891. As we gaze upon this monochrome portrait capturing Burton's enigmatic presence, we are reminded of his unwavering determination and passion for unraveling the mysteries that lie beyond our familiar horizons.
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