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Vitus Bering

Explorer who mapped the waters between Russia and North America

Did you know?The sea and strait separating Asia and America are named after him to honour his leadership of two major Russian expeditions.

Vitus Jonassen Bering (baptised 5 August 1681 – 19 December 1741), also known as Ivan Ivanovich Bering, was a Danish-born Russian cartographer, explorer, and officer in the Russian Navy.

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Age at death: 60
Years since death: 284

Born: August 5, 1681 · Horsens, Denmark
Died: December 8, 1741
Cause of death: Scurvy
Nationality: dane
Known for: Exploration, Military

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Spouse: Anna Bering
Children: Anton Bering, Thomas Bering

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