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The Russian naval officer and Danish explorer Vitus Jonassen Bering had several landforms posthumously named in his honor, such as the Bering Land Bridge, the Bering Glacier, Bering Island, the Bering Strait, and of course the Bering Sea.
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Who were the first people to explore Alaska?
== == Danish explorer Vitus Jonassen Bering
Is Stout a Danish surname?
The Stout surname is primarily English, but also has Dutch roots.
Where does the surname Rasmussen come from?
The German surname Rasmussen is first found (14th century) in Hessen, but it has Danish roots as well.
What nationality is the surname Jacobsen?
The surname Jacobsen is Dutch, Danish, North German, and Norwegian, meaning son or relative of Jacob.
What nationality is the surname thomas?
The surname Thomas is English, French, German, Dutch, Danish, and South Indian. It's from the medieval personal name, of Biblical origin, from Aramaic t'om'a meaning 'twin'.
A strait between russia and alaska named for a danish explorer?
Vitus Bering discovered that.
Where was vitus bering born?
Danish
Which was the last country to send an explorer to new world?
Danish explorer working for Russia was the last country to send an explorer to the new world. Vitus J. Bering reached American lands in 1741.
Which was the last country to send an explorer to the New World?
Danish explorer working for Russia was the last country to send an explorer to the new world. Vitus J. Bering reached American lands in 1741.
Who sent Vitus Bering to explore Alaska?
Vitus Bering was sent to explore Alaska by the Russian government in 1725. He was tasked with mapping the Siberian coast of Russia and exploring the waters between Asia and North America, which later became known as the Bering Strait.
Who were Alaska's first inhabitants?
a danish sea captin named Vitus Berring
Who was Alaskas Danish sea captain who is credited with Alaskas discovery?
The Danish sea Captain is Vitus Bering who is credited with the discovery in 1741.
Who went to Alaska?
The first European explorer was Vitus Bering.
Are Doyles Danish?
No, Doyles are not Danish. Doyles is a surname of Irish origin.
Is Vellington a Danish surname?
Not really
What is the origin of the surname Maravi?
Danish
Who were the first people to explore Alaska?
== == Danish explorer Vitus Jonassen Bering
