Q5544127

George Ruxton

British botanist, geologist and explorer

Bio	George Frederick Ruxton was a British explorer and travel writer. He was a lieutenant in the British Army, received a medal for gallantry from Queen Isabella II of Spain, was a hunter and explorer and published papers and books about his travels to Africa, Canada, Mexico and the United States.²
Born	1821 Jul 24¹
Died	1848 Aug 29¹
Occupation	explorer¹
Cause of death	Unknown
Status	Confirmed: George Ruxton is a 27 Club member