Vitus Bering
- January 9, 2024
- Explorer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Vitus Bering |
| Occupation | Explorer |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 5, 1661(1661-08-05) |
| Age | 363 |
| Date Of Death | December 19, 1741, Bering Island, Russia |
| Birthplace | Horsens |
| Country | Denmark |
| Birth City | Central Denmark Region |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Vitus Bering Biography
| Name | Vitus Bering |
| Birthday | Aug 5 |
| Birth Year | 1661 |
| Place Of Birth | Horsens |
| Home Town | Central Denmark Region |
| Birth Country | Denmark |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Parents | Anna Pedersdatter Bering, Jonas Svendsen |
| Spouse | Anna Christina Pülse |
| Children(s) | Anna Hedvig Helena, Jonas Bering, Anton Bering |
Vitus Bering is one of the most popular and richest Explorer who was born on August 5, 1661 in Horsens, Central Denmark Region, Denmark. The Explorer of the northernmost region that lies between Russia as well as North America who named the strait that separates two continents.
The explorationist The explorer James Cook named the Bering Strait after Vitus, knowing that he discovered it first. named the Bering Strait in honor of Vitus and was aware that he discovered it the first.
Born into a affluent family, however instead of going with his brothers to college, He joined the Navy.
Vitus Bering Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Explorer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Vitus Bering is one of the richest Explorer from Denmark. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vitus Bering 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The Tzar Peter I of Russia appointed the official to find out whether there was a bridge on land linking Asia and North America.
The first mission was unsuccessful Then a follow-up one was planned but larger in size and would eventually result in his death.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Vitus Bering Dating?
According to our records, Vitus Bering married to Anna Christina Pülse. As of December 1, 2023, Vitus Bering’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Vitus Ranked on the list of most popular Explorer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Denmark. Vitus Bering celebrates birthday on August 5 of every year.
What was Vitus Bering famous for?
Vitus Bering, in full Vitus Jonassen Bering, (born 1681, Horsens, Denmark—died December 19, 1741, Bering Island, near the Kamchatka Peninsula), navigator whose exploration of the Bering Strait and Alaska prepared the way for a Russian foothold on the North American continent.
Who was Vitus Bering and what did he discover?
The Danish explorer Vitus Bering served in the Russian Navy. In 1724 the Russian ruler, Peter the Great sent him to find out whether Asia was joined to America. Bering crossed Siberia to the Pacific. There he built a boat and explored the water between the two continents.
Was Vitus Bering Russian?
Vitus Jonassen Bering (also, less correctly, Behring) ( August 1681– December 19, 1741) was a Danish-born navigator in the service of the Russian Navy, a captain-komandor known among the Russian sailors as Ivan Ivanovich.
What are some fun facts about Vitus Bering?
Vitus Bering served in the Imperial Russian Navy for 37 years from 1704 to 1741. Vitus had joined at the age of 23. He was born in the year 1681 in Horsens, Denmark. Bering died aged 60 on December 19, 1741, on Bering Island while returning from his second expedition.
What nationality was Vitus Bering?
Danish