Adam Johann von Krusenstern
Imperial Russian Admiral and explorer
Born
October 10th, 1770
254 years ago
Died
1846
179 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Russia
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Born in 1770, served as an admiral in the Imperial Russian Navy and led the first Russian circumnavigation of the globe from 1803 to 1806. This expedition attempted to establish a trade route with North America and provided valuable data on geography and local populations. The endeavor contributed significantly to Russia's maritime knowledge and presence in the Pacific.
Led the first Russian circumnavigation of the globe
Wrote detailed accounts of his voyages
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