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Alexander Burnes, Scottish diplomat murdered by Afghans during the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1841. Artist: Unknown

Alexander Burnes (1805-1841), centre, Scottish diplomat and traveller murdered by Afghans during the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1841. Political Resident at Kabul from 1839, murdered by Afghans 2 November 1841, here facing the mob with his brother (left) and Lieut Broadbent.

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Title:

Alexander Burnes, Scottish diplomat murdered by Afghans during the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1841. Artist: Unknown

Caption:

Alexander Burnes (1805-1841), centre, Scottish diplomat and traveller murdered by Afghans during the First Anglo-Afghan War, 1841. Political Resident at Kabul from 1839, murdered by Afghans 2 November 1841, here facing the mob with his brother (left) and Lieut Broadbent.

Personalities:

ALEXANDER BURNES

Credit:

Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

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Image size:

2804 x 3733 px | 29.9 MB

Print size:

23.7 x 31.6 cm | 9.3 x 12.4 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

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