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  1. Burton, Richard Burton, Sir Richard Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burtonnoun

    English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

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  1. sir richard burton

    Sir Richard Burton (1821–1890) was a British explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer, and diplomat. Known for his travels and explorations within Asia, Africa and the Americas, Burton is most noted for his exploration of Africa, his journey to Mecca, and his translations of One Thousand and One Nights and the Kama Sutra. He was a controversial figure in his time due to his unconventional lifestyle and views. Despite his many achievements, he often faced criticism and many of his works were published posthumously due to their controversial content.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Sir Richard Burton in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Sir Richard Burton in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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