What nationality was Vitus Bering?
Swedish
Russian
Danish
Dutch
Answer
Vitus Bering, a renowned Danish explorer, left an indelible mark on the world of geographical discoveries during the 18th century. Born in Horsens, Denmark, in 1681, Bering embarked on a series of expeditions to explore the uncharted territories of the North Pacific, ultimately leading to the discovery of the Bering Strait and the Bering Sea.
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