Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen

Russian Admiral and Polar Explorer

Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen - Russian Admiral and Polar Explorer
Born

September 20th, 1778
246 years ago

Died

January 25th, 1852
173 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

Russia

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Served as a Russian admiral and cartographer. Led the First Russian Antarctic Expedition from 1819 to 1821, the first expedition to reach and chart the Antarctic coast. Conducted extensive explorations in the South Pacific, contributing to the understanding of the region's geography and navigation. His voyages included encounters with various islands and indigenous populations, leading to notable cartographic advancements.

Led the first Russian Antarctic Expedition

Charted previously unvisited areas of Antarctica

Explored and mapped parts of the South Pacific

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