What military rank was Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen promoted to after participating in the Russo-Turkish War?
Admiral
Rear Admiral
Vice Admiral
First Admiral
Answer
Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen was a Russian naval officer and explorer who took part in the Russo-Turkish War of 1806–1812. He was promoted to Admiral after the war, and went on to lead two expeditions to Antarctica.
Unveiling the Forgotten Explorer: The Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen Quiz