As per our current Database, Richard Francis Burton has been died on Oct 20, 1890 (age 69).
When Richard Francis Burton die, Richard Francis Burton was 69 years old.
Popular As | Richard Francis Burton |
Occupation | Explorer |
Age | 69 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Born | March 19, 1821 (England) |
Birthday | March 19 |
Town/City | England |
Nationality | England |
Richard Francis Burtonโs zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.
Richard Francis Burton was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
Prolific author and traveler who was one of the first Europeans to visit Mecca and brought the Kama Sutra to the Western World.
He was a captain of the East India Company army, and later was commissioned to explore the eastern coast of Africa.
He was an outspoken critic of colonization, which did not help his career.
His mother inherited a large fortune, which helped him obtain a good education. He was married to Isabel Burton from 1861 until 1890.
He accompanied John Hanning Speke on the expedition to find the source of the Nile River.