Alexander Burnes
(1805-1841)

British explorer and political officer in British India (1805-1841) – Alexander Burnes was born in Montrose (Coastal resort town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland) on May 16th, 1805 and died in Kabul (Capital and the largest city of Afghanistan) on November 2nd, 1841 at the age of 36. Today Alexander Burnes would be 218 years old.

Age

how old was Alexander Burnes when he died?

Alexander Burnes died in 1841 at the age of 36.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 16th, 1805 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Montrose Coastal resort town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland
Death Date	November 2nd, 1841 (Tuesday)
Death place	Kabul Capital and the largest city of Afghanistan
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Alexander Burnes

Birthday

When was Alexander Burnes born?

Alexander Burnes was born on May 16th, 1805.

Death

When did Alexander Burnes die?

Alexander Burnes died on November 2nd, 1841 at the age of 36 in Kabul (Capital and the largest city of Afghanistan). Today Alexander Burnes would be 218 years old.