Robert Byron
British writer (1905–1941) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Robert "Red" Byron.
For other people named Robert Byron, see Robert Byron (disambiguation).
Robert Byron (26 February 1905 – 24 February 1941) was an English travel writer, best known for his travelogue The Road to Oxiana. He was also an art critic and historian.
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Born | 26 February 1905 Wembley, Middlesex |
Died | 24 February 1941 (aged 35) off Cape Wrath, Scotland |
Occupation | Author, historian, art critic |
Nationality | English |
Period | 1928–37 |
Genre | History, travel, non-fiction, |
Subject | Greece, India, Middle East, Tibet, Persia, Afghanistan |
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