Vasily Chichagov

Vasily Yakovlevich Chichagov was an admiral in the Russian Navy who distinguished himself in the Russian–Swedish War by fighting three major battles, and an explorer who researched Svalbard.

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Who was born first?

• Vasily Chichagov was born 1 year before Michel Adanson
• Vasily Chichagov was born 1 year before Philibert Commerson
• Vasily Chichagov was born 2 years before Samuel Wallis
• Vasily Chichagov was born 2 years after Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne
• Vasily Chichagov was born 2 years before James Cook

Timeline

1. Marc-Joseph Marion du FresneMay 22, 1724 – June 12, 1772
2. Vasily Chichagov (this page)March 11, 1726 – April 16, 1809
3. Michel AdansonApril 7, 1727 – August 3, 1806
4. Philibert CommersonNovember 18, 1727 – 1773
5. James CookOctober 27, 1728 – February 14, 1779
6. Samuel WallisApril 23, 1728 – January 21, 1795

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