Vitus Bering
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Vitus Bering
Summary
Vitus Bering is a human[1]. Born in Horsens[2], he… he was born on August 5, 1681[3]. He passed away in Bering Island[4]. He died on December 5, 1909[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], hydrographer[7], naval officer[8], seafarer[9], and discoverer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,203 views/month, #6,942 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Horsens[2], Vitus Bering…
- Vitus Bering died in Bering Island[4].
- Vitus Bering was born on August 5, 1681[3].
- Vitus Bering was born on 1681[12].
- Vitus Bering died on December 5, 1909[5].
- Vitus Bering died on December 19, 1741[13].
- Among Vitus Bering's spouses was Anna Bering[14].
- A child of Vitus Bering was Thomas Bering[15].
- A child of Vitus Bering was Anton Bering[16].
- A child of Vitus Bering was Q136229078[17].
- Vitus Bering held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[18].
- Vitus Bering held citizenship in Russian Empire[19].
- Vitus Bering's professions included explorer[6].
- Vitus Bering worked as a hydrographer[7].
- Vitus Bering's professions included naval officer[8].
- Vitus Bering worked as a seafarer[9].
- Vitus Bering worked as a discoverer[10].
- Vitus Bering is recorded as male[20].
- Vitus Bering's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Vitus Bering's military branch is recorded as Imperial Russian Navy[22].
- Vitus Bering's Commons category is recorded as Vitus Bering[23].
- Vitus Bering's military, police or special rank is recorded as commander-captain[24].
- The cause of death was scurvy[25].
- Vitus Bering's family name is recorded as Bering[26].
- Vitus Bering's given name is recorded as Vitus[27].
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Origins and Family
Vitus Bering's place of birth was Horsens[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 5, 1681[3] and 1681[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], hydrographer[7], naval officer[8], seafarer[9], and discoverer[10].
Personal Life
Among Vitus Bering's spouses was Anna Bering[14]. Children include Thomas Bering[15], Anton Bering[16], and Q136229078[17].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 5, 1909[5] and December 19, 1741[13]. Vitus Bering died in Bering Island[4]. The cause of death was scurvy[25].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Vitus Bering include Bering Strait[28], a strait[29], in United States[30]; Bering Sea[31], a sea[32], in United States[33]; Bering Island[34], an island[35], in Russia[36]; Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport[37], an airport[38], in Russia[39]; Bering Glacier[40], a glacier[41], in United States[42]; Vitus Lake[43], a lake[44], in United States[45]; Kamchatka State University[46], a university[47], in Russia[48], founded in 1958[49]; and Vitus Bering Medal[50], an award[51], in Denmark[52], founded in 1942[53].
Why It Matters
Vitus Bering ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,203 views/month, #6,942 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Bering Strait[28], a strait[29], in United States[30]; Bering Sea[31], a sea[32], in United States[33]; Bering Island[34], an island[35], in Russia[36]; Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport[37], an airport[38], in Russia[39]; Bering Glacier[40], a glacier[41], in United States[42]; and Vitus Lake[43], a lake[44], in United States[45].
FAQs
Where was Vitus Bering born?
Vitus Bering was born in Horsens[2].
Where did Vitus Bering die?
Vitus Bering died in Bering Island[4].
Who was Vitus Bering married to?
Vitus Bering's spouses include Anna Bering[14].
What did Vitus Bering do for work?
Vitus Bering worked as explorer[6], hydrographer[7], naval officer[8], seafarer[9], and discoverer[10].