Josiah Harlan
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For other people with the same name, see Harlan (disambiguation).
Josiah Harlan, Prince of Ghor (June 12, 1799 – October 1871) [1] was an American adventurer who travelled to Afghanistan and Punjab with the intention of making himself a king. During his travels, he became involved in local politics and factional military actions. He claimed he was awarded the title Prince of Ghor in exchange for military aid. Rudyard Kipling's short story The Man Who Would Be King is believed to have been partly based on Harlan.[2]
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Josiah Harlan | |
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Born | June 12, 1799 Newlin Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | October 1871 (aged 72) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | American adventurer, best known for traveling to Afghanistan and Punjab with the intention of making himself a king |
Spouse | Elizabeth Baker |
Children | Sarah Victoria Harlan |
Relatives | Richard Harlan (brother) Scott Reiniger (great-great-great-grandson) |
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