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]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (923 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lychett Minster Parish Church[11]
- Father: John William Younghusband[12]
- Mother: Clara Younghusband[13]
- Spouse: Helen Augusta Magniac[14]
- Child: Eileen Younghusband[15], Charles Younghusband[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18]
- Occupation: mystic[19], military officer[20], writer[21], traveler[22]
- Field of work: travel[23], literature[24], military[25]
- Position held: President of the Royal Geographical Society[26]
- Educated at: Royal Military College, Sandhurst[27], Clifton College[28]
- Award received: Order of the Star of India[29], Patron’s Medal[30], Plancius medal[31], Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[32], Charles P. Daly Medal[33]
- Member of: Royal Geographical Society[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Military branch: British Army[36]
- Commons category: Francis Younghusband[37]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[38]
- Cause of death: stroke[39]
- Sport: athletics[40]
- Family name: Younghusband[41]
- Given name: Francis[42]
- Manner of death: natural causes[43]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[44], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[45], Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
Why It Matters
Francis Younghusband has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
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[12]. Francis Younghusband's mother was Clara Younghusband[13].
Who was Francis Younghusband married to?
Francis Younghusband's spouses include Helen Augusta Magniac[14].
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[27] and Clifton College[28].
What awards did Francis Younghusband receive?
Honors received include Order of the Star of India[29], Patron’s Medal[30], Plancius medal[31], and Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[32].