Henry Yule
Scottish orientalist (1820–1889)
Henry Yule was born on May 1, 1820 in Inveresk and died on December 30, 1889 in London, aged 69. Recorded occupations: writer, military personnel, translator, geographer, lexicographer and orientalist. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Fields of work: oriental studies. Notable works include “Cathay and the Way Thither”. Educated at University College London. Honours include Founder’s Medal. Member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony.
- Born
- May 1, 1820 · Inveresk
- Died
- December 30, 1889 · London
- Age at death
- 69
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupations
- writer, military personnel, translator, geographer, lexicographer, orientalist
- Notable works
- Cathay and the Way Thither
- Education
- University College London
- Honours
- Founder’s Medal
- Wikipedia editions
- 15 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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