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Pyotr Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky

Pyotr Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky
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Pyotr Petrovich Semyonov or Semenov was a Russian geographer and statistician who managed the Russian Geographical Society for more than 40 years. He gained international fame for his pioneering exploration of the Tian Shan mountains. He changed his surname to "Semyonov of Tian Shan" at the age of 79.

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  1. Henry Walter BatesFebruary 8, 1825 – February 16, 1892
  2. Adolf BastianJune 26, 1826 – February 2, 1905
  3. Armand DavidSeptember 7, 1826 – November 10, 1900
  4. Henri MouhotMay 15, 1826 – November 10, 1861
  5. Nikolai SevertzovOctober 24, 1827 – January 26, 1885
  6. Pyotr Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky (this page)January 2, 1827 – February 26, 1914

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