Semyon Dezhnyov
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Summary
Semyon Dezhnyov was born on March 7, 1605[1], in Veliky Ustyug[2]. He died on January 1, 1673[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], zemleprokhodtsy[6], world traveler[7], seafarer[8], and discoverer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,511 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Pinega[11]
- Country of citizenship: Tsardom of Russia[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Semyon Dezhnyov[14]
- Given name: Simon[15]
- Described by source: Russian Biographical Dictionary[16], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[19], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[20]
- Participant in: Expedition of Semyon Dezhnev[21]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Semyon Dezhnyov include Cape Dezhnyov[22], a cape[23], in Russia[24]; Semyon Dezhnev[25], a film[26], directed by Nikolay Gusarov[27]; 3662 Dezhnev[28], an asteroid[29]; and Dejnev[30], an impact crater[31].
Why It Matters
Semyon Dezhnyov has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
He is credited with the discovery of Big Diomede[34], an island[35], in Russia[36]. Entities named for him include Cape Dezhnyov[22], a cape[23], in Russia[24]; Semyon Dezhnev[25], a film[26], directed by Nikolay Gusarov[27]; 3662 Dezhnev[28], an asteroid[29]; and Dejnev[30], an impact crater[31].
FAQs
Where was Semyon Dezhnyov born?
Semyon Dezhnyov was born in Veliky Ustyug[2].
Where did Semyon Dezhnyov die?
Semyon Dezhnyov passed away in Moscow[4].
What did Semyon Dezhnyov do for work?
Semyon Dezhnyov worked as an explorer[5], zemleprokhodtsy[6], world traveler[7], seafarer[8], and discoverer[9].
What did Semyon Dezhnyov discover?
Semyon Dezhnyov is credited as discoverer of Big Diomede[34].