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| − | Explorer and adventurer in the Near East and Egypt. Instrumental in the discovery of how to decipher the hieroglyphics. Also discovered the Philae obelisk. Was a Tory Member of Parliament for several districts. Served as aide-de-camp for the Duke of Wellington. However, was forced into exile late in life due to the discovery of his homosexual tendancies, and particularly after being caught in a compromising situation in Green Park with a guardsman. The Duke of Wellington supported him and continued to celebrate his enormous accomplishments. Many of his discoveries continue to be displayed | + | Explorer and adventurer in the Near East and Egypt. Instrumental in the discovery of how to decipher the hieroglyphics. Also discovered the Philae obelisk. Was a Tory Member of Parliament for several districts. Served as aide-de-camp for the Duke of Wellington. However, was forced into exile late in life due to the discovery of his homosexual tendancies, and particularly after being caught in a compromising situation in Green Park with a guardsman. The Duke of Wellington supported him and continued to celebrate his enormous accomplishments. Many of his discoveries continue to be displayed at Kingston Lacey, his home in England. |
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
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| + | * [[LGBTQ Explorers and Adventurers]] | ||
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * http://www.ancient-egypt.co.uk/kingston%20lacy/pages/picture%20001%202.htm | ||
| + | * https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/18/william-john-bankes-forced-into-exile-after-gay-liaison-celebrated-by-national-trust | ||
| + | * https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/william-john-bankes-and-his-life-in-exile | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:51, 13 December 2021
Country
Great Britain
Birth - Death
1786 - 1855
Occupation
Explorer
Description
Explorer and adventurer in the Near East and Egypt. Instrumental in the discovery of how to decipher the hieroglyphics. Also discovered the Philae obelisk. Was a Tory Member of Parliament for several districts. Served as aide-de-camp for the Duke of Wellington. However, was forced into exile late in life due to the discovery of his homosexual tendancies, and particularly after being caught in a compromising situation in Green Park with a guardsman. The Duke of Wellington supported him and continued to celebrate his enormous accomplishments. Many of his discoveries continue to be displayed at Kingston Lacey, his home in England.
