Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Birthplace
Sport
Athletics
Languages
English
Spouse
Helen Augusta Magniac (1897)
Children
2 children: Charles Younghusband, Eileen Younghusband
Parents
John William Younghusband, Clara Younghusband
Education
Clifton College, Royal Military College, Sandhurst
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Medieval Latin (Franciscus)
Popularity
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Francis Younghusband: British army explorer (1863–1942).
Born in Murree (died at age 79).
5 awards including Charles P. Daly Medal.
Studied at Clifton College.
AWARDS (5)
B
Charles P. Daly Medal
WON
B
Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
WON
B
Order of the Star of India
WON
B
Patron’s Medal
WON
Biography
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 him, and for his writings on Asia and foreign policy. Younghusband held positions including British commissioner to Tibet and president of the Royal Geographical Society.
Connections (7)
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Where was Francis Younghusband born?
Francis Younghusband was born in Murree.
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