Where is John Kirk Townsend buried?

John Kirk Townsend (1809–1851), explorer, botanist, ornithologist, is buried at Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C., United States.

Lived	1809 to 1851
Known for	explorer, botanist, ornithologist
Burial place	Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C., United States
Location	38.8811, -76.9772

Source: Wikidata Q2605200 (CC0), place of burial property. Biography: Wikipedia.

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  title        = {Where is John Kirk Townsend buried?},
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  note         = {Source record: Wikidata Q2605200}
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