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Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen , 1778-1852, Russian explorer, b. Sarema, Estonia. A graduate of the naval academy at Kronstadt, he commanded two ships on an extended voyage (1819-21) during which he circumnavigated Antarctica and named the Alexander I, Peter I, and Traversay islands. Before returning to Kronstadt, he explored Fiji and the Society Islands. Author not available, BELLINGSHAUSEN, FABIAN GOTTLIEB VON. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ...
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Bellingshausen Sea
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
... Sea. The sea is named after Russian explorer Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen, who circumnavigated Antarctica in 1819. Major ... include Alexander I, Peter I (both named by Bellingshausen), and Charcot islands.
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