Francis Younghusband
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Summary
Francis Younghusband was born on May 31, 1863[1], in Murree[2]. He died on July 31, 1942[3], in Lytchett Minster[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], athletics competitor[6], non-fiction writer[7], journalist[8], and geographer[9].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lychett Minster Parish Church[10]
- Father: John William Younghusband[11]
- Mother: Clara Younghusband[12]
- Spouse: Helen Augusta Magniac[13]
- Child: Eileen Younghusband[14], Charles Younghusband[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17]
- Occupation: mystic[18], military officer[19], writer[20], traveler[21]
- Field of work: travel[22], literature[23], military[24]
- Position held: President of the Royal Geographical Society[25]
- Educated at: Royal Military College, Sandhurst[26], Clifton College[27]
- Award received: Order of the Star of India[28], Patron’s Medal[29], Plancius medal[30], Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[31], Charles P. Daly Medal[32]
- Member of: Royal Geographical Society[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Military branch: British Army[35]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[36]
- Cause of death: stroke[37]
- Sport: athletics[38]
- Family name: Younghusband[39]
- Given name: Francis[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[42], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
FAQs
Where was Francis Younghusband born?
Francis Younghusband's place of birth was Murree[2].
Where did Francis Younghusband die?
Francis Younghusband passed away in Lytchett Minster[4].
Who were Francis Younghusband's parents?
Francis Younghusband's father was John William Younghusband[11]. Francis Younghusband's mother was Clara Younghusband[12].
Who was Francis Younghusband married to?
Francis Younghusband's spouses include Helen Augusta Magniac[13].
What did Francis Younghusband do for work?
Francis Younghusband worked as an explorer[5], athletics competitor[6], non-fiction writer[7], journalist[8], and geographer[9].
Where did Francis Younghusband go to school?
Francis Younghusband was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[26] and Clifton College[27].
What awards did Francis Younghusband receive?
Honors received include Order of the Star of India[28], Patron’s Medal[29], Plancius medal[30], and Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[31].