The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Deasy, Henry Hugh Peter
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Deasy, Henry Hugh Peter; b. 1866; s. of Right Hon. Richard Deasy P.C., Lord Justice of Appeal (Ireland); educ; at Bournemouth and Dublin; joined the 16th Lancers, 5888; resigned Commission, 1897; explored Western Tibet, 1896; received the Founders’ Gold Medal from the Royal Geographical Society for exploring and survey work in Central Asia for nearly three years; created a record in motoring (in 1903) by driving 450 miles in 21 hours. Publication: In Tibet and Chinese Turkestan, 1901 Address: 24, Evelyn Gardens S.W. Cavalry and Royal Automobile Clubs.