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Biography of Wilfred Thesiger
3. Jun 1910 – 24. Aug 2003(93 years)Died in:London, Kingdom of Wessex
British explorer, military officer, writer and botanical collector
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Wilfred Thesiger (* 3. June 1910 in Addis Ababa; † 24. August 2003 in London) was a british explorer, military officer, writer and botanical collector. He was 93 years old. His education included Magdalen College, Eton College and St. Aubyns School. He received 9 awards, including Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Distinguished Service Order.
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Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1941
Distinguished Service Order
1948
Founder’s Medal
1962
Livingstone Medal
1964
Heinemann Award
1966
Burton Memorial Medal
1968
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
2003