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About Mark Shand
A conservationist and travel writer, Mark Shand was an advocate for preserving endangered species like the Asian elephants. This 2014 Conservationist of the Year winner’s life was cut short doing what he always loved.
Background
The London, England-born found his love for elephants and nature in 1987 after a trip to Irian Jaya in Indonesia.
Career
This noble Englishman wrote the travel book “Travels on My Elephant” and he won the Travel Writer of the Year Award at the British Book Awards in 1992. He wrote other books like “Queen of the Elephants” and “River Dog: A Journey Down the Brahmaputra.”
To shine more light on the Asian elephants, he featured in documentaries for the BBC and the National Geographic Channel. Shand co-founded the Elephant Family in 2002 and was selected to receive the Fragile Rhino award from The Perfect World Foundation in 2014.
Death
The travel writer died in April 2014 from sustaining a head injury after a fall. He did not make it to receive his award at the Perfect World Foundation.
Trivia
Shand was the brother of Camilla, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom.
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F.A.Q. about Mark Shand
When is his birthday?
Mark Shand's birthday is on June 28, 1951.
In how many days is his birthday?
Mark's birthday is in 214 days
How old was Mark when he died?
He was 62 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 23, 2014.
How old would he be today?
Mark Shand would be 72 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Mark from?
He was born in England, UK.