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Lieutenant Colonel Sir Francis Edward Younghusband, KCSI KCIE (31 May 1863 – 31 July 1942) was a British Army officer, explorer and spiritual writer. He is remembered for his travels in the Far East and Central Asia; especially the 1904 British expedition to Tibet, led by himself, and for his writings on Asia and foreign policy.
May 27, 2024 · Sir Francis Edward Younghusband was a British army officer and explorer whose travels, mainly in northern India and Tibet, yielded major contributions to geographical research. He also forced the conclusion of the Anglo-Tibetan Treaty (September 6, 1904) that gained Britain long-sought trade.
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Major Francis Younghusband leading a British force to Lhasa in 1904 The British army that departed Gnathong in Sikkim on 11 December 1903 was well prepared for battle, having had long experience of Indian border wars.
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Francis Edward Younghusband (May 31, 1863 - July 31, 1942) was a British Army officer in India, explorer, and spiritualist. Dubbed by one biographer as “The Last Great Imperial Adventurer,” he is remembered chiefly for his travels in the Far East, especially for his mission to Tibet and Central Asia in 1902-4, and his ...
Jun 15, 2013 · Francis Younghusband, an interfaith pioneer who founded the World Congress of Faiths (WCF) in 1936, was born one hundred fifty years ago on May 31, 1863. His was a remarkable career.
May 11, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of Sir Francis Younghusband, who led the British mission to Tibet in 1904 and founded the World Congress of Faiths. Explore his travels, military career, spiritual views, and books on Asia and occultism.
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Lieutenant Colonel Sir Francis Edward Younghusband, was a British Army officer, explorer and spiritual writer. He is remembered for his travels in the Far East and Central Asia; especially the 1904 British expedition to Tibet, led by himself, and for his writings on Asia and foreign policy.
