Francis Rawdon Chesney
(1789-1872)

explorer, soldier, and father of the Suez Canal

Died aged c. 83

Francis Rawdon Chesney (16 March 1789 – 30 January 1872) was a British general and explorer.

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Francis Rawdon Chesney 1789-1872 Soldier and explorer 'Father of the Suez Canal' born here

6 Sabbath Road, Ballyvea, Kilkeel, United Kingdom where they was born (1789)