Adam Johann von Krusenstern

Baltic German admiral and explorer in Russian service, who led the first Russian circumnavigation of the globe (1770–1846)
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Adam Johann von Krusenstern

Summary

Adam Johann von Krusenstern is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hagudi manor[2]. He was born on November 8, 1770[3]. He passed away in Kiltsi manor[4]. He died on August 12, 1846[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], land owner[7], and military personnel[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern's place of birth was Hagudi manor[2].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern passed away in Kiltsi manor[4].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern was born on November 8, 1770[3].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern was born on November 19, 1770[10].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern died on August 12, 1846[5].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern died on August 24, 1846[11].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern is buried at Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord[12].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern's father was Johann Friedrich von Krusenstiern[13].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern was married to Julia Charlotta von Taube[14].
  • A child of Adam Johann von Krusenstern was Paul Theodor von Krusenstern[15].
  • A child of Adam Johann von Krusenstern was Otto von Krusenstern[16].
  • A child of Adam Johann von Krusenstern was Alexander Gotthard Julius von Krusenstiern[17].
  • A child of Adam Johann von Krusenstern was Charlotte von Krusenstern[18].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern held citizenship in Russian Empire[19].
  • German was Adam Johann von Krusenstern's native language[20].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern worked as an explorer[6].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern's professions included land owner[7].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern's education included a stint at Naval Cadet Corps[21].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[24].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[25].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern received the Order of St. George, 4th class[26].
  • Adam Johann von Krusenstern received the Demidov Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Adam Johann von Krusenstern's place of birth was Hagudi manor[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 8, 1770[3] and November 19, 1770[10]. His father was Johann Friedrich von Krusenstiern[13]. German was his native language[20].

Education

Adam Johann von Krusenstern was educated at Naval Cadet Corps[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], land owner[7], and military personnel[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], a civil decoration[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1842[30]; Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23], a grade of an order[31], in Russian Empire[32]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[24], a grade of an order[33], in Russian Empire[34]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[25], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; Order of St. George, 4th class[26], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; and Demidov Prize[27], an award[39], in Russian Empire[40], founded in 1831[41].

Personal Life

Adam Johann von Krusenstern was married to Julia Charlotta von Taube[14]. Children include Paul Theodor von Krusenstern[15], a scientist[42], 1809–1881[43], of Russian Empire[44], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[45]; Otto von Krusenstern[16], a military officer[46], 1802–1881[47], of Russian Empire[48], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[49]; Alexander Gotthard Julius von Krusenstiern[17], a local government official[50], 1807–1888[51], of Russian Empire[52], awarded the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky with diamond signs[53]; and Charlotte von Krusenstern[18], 1816–1881[54].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 12, 1846[5] and August 24, 1846[11]. Adam Johann von Krusenstern died in Kiltsi manor[4]. The cause of death was malaria[55]. Burial took place at Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Adam Johann von Krusenstern include Krusenstern Strait[56], a strait[57], in Russia[58]; Little Diomede Island[59], an island[60], in United States[61]; Mount Kruzenshtern[62], a mountain[63], in Russia[64]; Kruzenshtern[65], a four-masted barque[66]; Krusenstern[67], an impact crater[68]; and Cape Krusenstern[69], a cape[70], in United States[71], founded in 1978[72].

Why It Matters

Adam Johann von Krusenstern has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

Entities named for him include Krusenstern Strait[56], a strait[57], in Russia[58]; Little Diomede Island[59], an island[60], in United States[61]; Mount Kruzenshtern[62], a mountain[63], in Russia[64]; Kruzenshtern[65], a four-masted barque[66]; Krusenstern[67], an impact crater[68]; and Cape Krusenstern[69], a cape[70], in United States[71], founded in 1978[72].

FAQs

Where was Adam Johann von Krusenstern born?

Adam Johann von Krusenstern's place of birth was Hagudi manor[2].

Where did Adam Johann von Krusenstern die?

Adam Johann von Krusenstern passed away in Kiltsi manor[4].

Who were Adam Johann von Krusenstern's parents?

Adam Johann von Krusenstern's father was Johann Friedrich von Krusenstiern[13].

Who was Adam Johann von Krusenstern married to?

Adam Johann von Krusenstern's spouses include Julia Charlotta von Taube[14].

What did Adam Johann von Krusenstern do for work?

Adam Johann von Krusenstern worked as explorer[6], land owner[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Adam Johann von Krusenstern go to school?

Adam Johann von Krusenstern was educated at Naval Cadet Corps[21].

What awards did Adam Johann von Krusenstern receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[24], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[25].

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