Frederick Russell Burnham

father of scouting; military scout; soldier of fortune; oil man; writer; rancher (1861–1947)
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Frederick Russell Burnham
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Frederick Russell Burnham

Summary

Frederick Russell Burnham is a human[1]. Born in Blue Earth County[2], he… he was born on May 11, 1861[3]. He died in Santa Barbara[4]. He died on September 15, 1947[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], writer[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (520 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Russell Burnham's place of birth was Blue Earth County[2].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham passed away in Santa Barbara[4].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham was born on May 11, 1861[3].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham died on September 15, 1947[5].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham is buried at Three Rivers Cemetery[10].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's father was Edwin Otway Burnham[11].
  • A child of Frederick Russell Burnham was Roderick Deane Burnham[12].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham worked as an explorer[6].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's professions included writer[7].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's professions included soldier[8].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's field of work was scouting[14].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's field of work was military service[15].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's field of work was nature conservation[16].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham received the Distinguished Service Order[17].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham received the Honorary Scout[18].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham is recorded as male[19].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's Commons category is recorded as Frederick Russell Burnham[22].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[23].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's archives at is recorded as Manuscripts and Archives Department Yale University Library[24].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's family name is recorded as Burnham[25].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's given name is recorded as Frederick[26].
  • Frederick Russell Burnham's given name is recorded as Russell[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frederick Russell Burnham was born in Blue Earth County[2]. He was born on May 11, 1861[3]. His father was Edwin Otway Burnham[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], writer[7], and soldier[8]. Fields of work include scouting[14], a social movement[28], founded in 1907[29]; military service[15], an activity[30]; and nature conservation[16], an academic discipline[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order[17], a military decoration[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1886[34] and Honorary Scout[18], an award[35], founded in 1927[36].

Personal Life

A child of Frederick Russell Burnham was Roderick Deane Burnham[12].

Death and Burial

Frederick Russell Burnham died on September 15, 1947[5]. He died in Santa Barbara[4]. Burial took place at Three Rivers Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Frederick Russell Burnham ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (520 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Frederick Russell Burnham born?

Born in Blue Earth County[2], Frederick Russell Burnham…

Where did Frederick Russell Burnham die?

Frederick Russell Burnham passed away in Santa Barbara[4].

Who were Frederick Russell Burnham's parents?

Frederick Russell Burnham's father was Edwin Otway Burnham[11].

What did Frederick Russell Burnham do for work?

Frederick Russell Burnham worked as explorer[6], writer[7], and soldier[8].

What awards did Frederick Russell Burnham receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[17] and Honorary Scout[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank major
    Given name Frederick, Russell
    Field of work scouting, military service, nature conservation
    Family name Burnham
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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