1. falconer, ion keith missionary and Arabic scholar, the third son of the Earl of Kintore; after passing through Harrow and Cambridge, his ardent temperament carried him into successful evangelistic work in London; was appointed Arabicprofessor at Cambridge, but his promising career was cut short near Adenwhile engaged in missionary work; translated the Fables of Bidpaï; a noted athlete, and championcyclist of the world in 1878 (1856-1887).
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