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Explorers

263 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

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Ibn BattutaAuthor · Maps and atlasesIbn Battuta (1304–1368) was a explorer, geographer and writer.
Isabella BirdPhotographer · PhotographyIsabella Bird (1831–1904) was an explorer, writer and naturalist.
Isabelle EberhardtAuthor · BooksIsabelle Eberhardt (1877–1904) was a Russian explorer, journalist and writer.
Jacques AragoArtist · Comics and comic artJacques Arago (1790–1855) was a France writer, playwright and cartoonist.
Jacques CousteauPhotographer · PhotographyJacques Cousteau (1910–1997) was a France zoologist, explorer and filmmaker.
James BruceAuthor · Maps and atlasesJames Bruce (1730–1794) was a Kingdom of Great Britain explorer, archaeologist and botanist.
James CookAuthor · Maps and atlasesJames Cook (1728–1779) was a Kingdom of Great Britain explorer, cartographer and naval officer.
Jan CzekanowskiPhotographer · PhotographyJan Czekanowski (1882–1965) was a Poland explorer, anthropologist and linguist.
Jane DieulafoyPhotographer · PhotographyJane Dieulafoy (1851–1916) was a France explorer, anthropologist and archaeologist.
Jean BourdonAuthor · Maps and atlasesJean Bourdon was a French engineer, surveyor, cartographer, lawyer, explorer and politician (1601–1668). He was born at Rouen and died at Quebec City.
Jean de ThévenotAuthor · Maps and atlasesJean de Thévenot (1633–1667) was a Kingdom of France explorer and cartographer.
Jean-Baptiste TavernierAuthor · Maps and atlasesJean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605–1689) was a France explorer, merchant and writer.
Jessica WatsonAuthor · BooksJessica Watson (born 1993) is an Australian explorer, writer and blogger.
João de CastroAuthor · Maps and atlasesJoão de Castro (1500–1548) was a Kingdom of Portugal explorer, military personnel and seafarer.
Johan NieuhofIllustrator · IllustrationJohan Nieuhof (1618–1672) was a Dutch Republic explorer, anthropologist and linguist.
Johan Peter KochAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohan Peter Koch (1870–1928) was a Kingdom of Denmark explorer, cartographer and polar explorer.
Johann Baptist von SpixIllustrator · IllustrationJohann Baptist von Spix was a zoologist, explorer, ornithologist, philosopher, entomologist and botanist (1781–1826). He was born at Höchstadt an der Aisch and died at Munich.
Johann Ludwig BurckhardtAuthor · BooksJohann Ludwig Burckhardt (1784–1817) was a Swiss explorer, writer and art historian.
Johann SchiltbergerAuthor · BooksJohann Schiltberger was a German writer and explorer (1381–1440). He was born at Freising and died at Munich.
Johannes RuyschAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohannes Ruysch (1460–1533) was a Habsburg Netherlands astronomer, explorer and cartographer.
John AndersonPhotographer · PhotographyJohn Anderson (1833–1900) was a zoologist, anatomist and explorer.
John BarrowAuthor · BooksJohn Barrow (1764–1848) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, historian and writer.
John ByronAuthor · BooksJohn Byron was a British explorer, poet, naval officer, governor, admiral and discoverer (1723–1786). He was born at Newstead Abbey and died at London.
John C. FrémontAuthor · BooksJohn C. Frémont (1813–1890) was an American politician, explorer and military officer.
John Clements WickhamAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohn Clements Wickham (1798–1864) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, magistrate and naval officer.
John Hanning SpekeAuthor · BooksJohn Hanning Speke was an explorer, writer, botanist, military personnel, military officer and botanical collector (1827–1864). He was born at Bideford and died at Corsham.
John HurtPerson · Film memorabiliaJohn Hurt (1940–2017) was a United Kingdom television actor, film actor and explorer.
John PalliserAuthor · BooksJohn Palliser was an Irish explorer, writer, geographer, discoverer and justice of the peace (1817–1887). He was born at Dublin and died at County Waterford.
John RossArtist · PaintingsJohn Ross was a British explorer, naval officer, painter, military officer and botanist (1777–1856). He was born at Stranraer and died at London.
John SmithAuthor · BooksJohn Smith (1580–1631) was an explorer, military personnel and writer.
John WebberEngraver · PrintsJohn Webber (1751–1793) was a United Kingdom explorer, painter and draftsperson.
John Wesley PowellAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohn Wesley Powell (1834–1902) was a United States explorer, linguist and military personnel.
Jon KrakauerAuthor · BooksJon Krakauer (born 1954) is an American journalist, explorer and writer.
Joseph NicolletAuthor · Maps and atlasesJoseph Nicollet (1786–1843) was a France explorer, mathematician and astronomer.
Joseph RockPhotographer · PhotographyJoseph Rock (1884–1962) was a Austria botanist, explorer and linguist.
Joseph von Hammer-PurgstallAuthor · BooksJoseph von Hammer-Purgstall (1774–1856) was an explorer, translator and diplomat.
Juan de la CosaAuthor · Maps and atlasesJuan de la Cosa (1450–1510) was a Crown of Castile explorer, cartographer and conquistador.
Jules Dumont d'UrvilleAuthor · Maps and atlasesJules Dumont d'Urville (1790–1842) was a France explorer, botanist and military personnel.
Julius von PayerAuthor · Maps and atlasesJulius von Payer (1841–1915) was a Germany explorer, painter and cartographer.
Karl Ludwig GieseckePerson · Film memorabiliaKarl Ludwig Giesecke was a botanist, librettist, university teacher, poet lawyer, actor and geologist (1761–1833). He was born at Augsburg and died at Dublin.
Karl von den SteinenAuthor · BooksKarl von den Steinen (1855–1929) was a Germany explorer, anthropologist and psychiatrist.
Kazimierz NowakPhotographer · PhotographyKazimierz Nowak (1897–1937) was a Polish journalist, explorer and photographer.
Konstantin BadiginAuthor · BooksKonstantin Badigin (1910–1984) was a Russian explorer, writer and seafarer.
László MagyarAuthor · Maps and atlasesLászló Magyar (1818–1864) was a Hungary explorer, cartographer and philologist.
Lauge KochAuthor · Maps and atlasesLauge Koch (1892–1964) was a Kingdom of Denmark explorer, geologist and polar explorer.
Leopold McClintockPhotographer · PhotographyLeopold McClintock (1819–1907) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, naval officer and photographer.
Louisa Anne MeredithIllustrator · IllustrationLouisa Anne Meredith (1812–1895) was a Australia botanical illustrator, poet and illustrator.
Ma HuanAuthor · BooksMa Huan was an explorer, translator and writer (1380–1460). He was born at Shaoxing.
Marcel IchacPhotographer · PhotographyMarcel Ichac (1906–1994) was a France explorer, journalist and film director.
Mark CatesbyEngraver · PrintsMark Catesby (1683–1749) was a Kingdom of Great Britain botanist, ornithologist and illustrator.
Martin BehaimAuthor · Maps and atlasesMartin Behaim (1459–1507) was a Holy Roman Empire explorer, cartographer and astronomer.
Martin Conway, 1st Baron Conway of AllingtonAuthor · Maps and atlasesMartin Conway, 1st Baron Conway of Allington (1856–1937) was a United Kingdom explorer, politician and university teacher.
Martin GusindePhotographer · PhotographyMartin Gusinde (1886–1969) was a Austria explorer, anthropologist and photographer.
Mary KingsleyAuthor · BooksMary Kingsley (1862–1900) was an explorer, nurse and anthropologist.
Mary Wortley MontaguAuthor · BooksMary Wortley Montagu (1689–1762) was a British explorer, poet and playwright.
Matteo RicciAuthor · Maps and atlasesMatteo Ricci (1552–1610) was a Papal States explorer, cartographer and translator.
Matthew FlindersAuthor · Maps and atlasesMatthew Flinders (1774–1814) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, cartographer and botanist.
Maurice BenyovszkyAuthor · BooksMaurice Benyovszky was an explorer, writer, military personnel, world traveler, military officer and adventurer (1746–1786). He died at Ambohitralanana.
Ménie Muriel DowieAuthor · BooksMénie Muriel Dowie was a British novelist, writer, explorer and traveler (1867–1945). She was born at Liverpool and died at Tucson.
Michael RockefellerPhotographer · PhotographyMichael Rockefeller (1938–1961) was a United States anthropologist, photographer and explorer.
Michał BoymAuthor · Maps and atlasesMichał Boym (1614–1659) was a Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth explorer, linguist and biologist.
Michel PeisselPerson · Film memorabiliaMichel Peissel (1937–2011) was a French explorer, anthropologist and writer.
Michio HoshinoPhotographer · PhotographyMichio Hoshino (1952–1996) was a Japan poet, photographer and explorer.
Miguel SerranoAuthor · BooksMiguel Serrano (1917–2009) was a Chilean diplomat, politician and journalist.
Nicholas RoerichIllustrator · IllustrationNicholas Roerich (1874–1947) was a Russian Empire philosopher, painter and choreographer.
Nicolas HulotPhotographer · PhotographyNicolas Hulot (born 1955) was a France journalist, television presenter and writer.
Nikolay GumilevAuthor · BooksNikolay Gumilev was a Russian poet, writer, military officer, translator, literary critic and africanist (1886–1921). He was born at Kronstadt and died at Saint Petersburg.
Nils StrindbergPhotographer · PhotographyNils Strindberg (1872–1897) was a Sweden explorer, photographer and polar explorer.
Olga FedchenkoAuthor · Maps and atlasesOlga Fedchenko was a Russian botanist, explorer, artist, botanical collector, scientific illustrator and cartographer (1845–1921). She was born at Moscow and died at Saint Petersburg.
Oscar BaumannAuthor · Maps and atlasesOscar Baumann (1864–1899) was a Austrian Empire explorer, cartographer and geographer.
Otto FabriciusAuthor · BooksOtto Fabricius was a zoologist, writer, priest, explorer, missionary and scientific collector (1744–1822). He was born at Rudkøbing and died at Copenhagen.
Paul KaneArtist · PaintingsPaul Kane (1810–1871) was a Canadian painter, writer and explorer.
Percy FawcettAuthor · BooksPercy Fawcett was an explorer, anthropologist, archaeologist, writer, engineer and topographer (1867–1925). He was born at Torquay and died at Mato Grosso.
Peter DavisonPerson · Film memorabiliaPeter Davison (born 1951) is a British actor, explorer and film director.
Peter FreuchenAuthor · BooksPeter Freuchen was an explorer, anthropologist, writer, journalist, actor and ethnologist (1886–1957). He was born at Nykøbing Falster and died at Anchorage.
Peter KropotkinAuthor · BooksPeter Kropotkin (1842–1921) was a Russian Empire geographer, writer and explorer.
Philip Johan von StrahlenbergAuthor · Maps and atlasesPhilip Johan von Strahlenberg (1676–1747) was a Sweden explorer, cartographer and military personnel.
Philippe CousteauPhotographer · PhotographyPhilippe Cousteau (1940–1979) was a France explorer, photographer and film director.
Phillip Parker KingAuthor · Maps and atlasesPhillip Parker King (1791–1856) was a Australia naval officer, ornithologist and botanical collector.
Pierre JacotinAuthor · Maps and atlasesPierre Jacotin was a French explorer, architectural drafter, engineer, cartographer and geographer (1765–1827). He was born at Champigny-lès-Langres and died at former 11th arrondissement of Paris.
Pierre SonneratIllustrator · IllustrationPierre Sonnerat (1748–1814) was a France explorer, botanist and naturalist.
Pieter Dirkszoon KeyserAuthor · Maps and atlasesPieter Dirkszoon Keyser (1540–1596) was a Dutch Republic astronomer, explorer and cartographer.
Prince Henri d'OrléansPhotographer · PhotographyPrince Henri d'Orléans (1867–1901) was a French explorer, writer and painter.
Prince Maximilian of Wied-NeuwiedAuthor · BooksPrince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied (1782–1867) was an explorer, zoologist and ornithologist.
Reinhold MessnerPerson · Film memorabiliaReinhold Messner (born 1944) is an Italian explorer, politician and writer.
Richard CollinsonAuthor · Maps and atlasesRichard Collinson was an explorer, naval officer, surveyor and cartographer (1811–1883). He was born at Gateshead and died at London Borough of Ealing.
Richard Francis BurtonAuthor · Maps and atlasesRichard Francis Burton (1821–1890) was a United Kingdom translator, explorer and writer.
Roald AmundsenPerson · Film memorabiliaRoald Amundsen (1872–1928) was a Norway explorer, writer and sailor.
Robert DudleyAuthor · Maps and atlasesRobert Dudley (1574–1649) was a Kingdom of England explorer, cartographer and engineer.
Robert Hermann SchomburgkAuthor · Maps and atlasesRobert Hermann Schomburgk (1804–1865) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, ichthyologist and diplomat.
Robert J. FlahertyAuthor · Maps and atlasesRobert J. Flaherty (1884–1951) was a United States film director, film editor and screenwriter.
Robert MoffatAuthor · BooksRobert Moffat was a translator, missionary, explorer and writer (1795–1883). He was born at Ormiston and died at Leigh.
Roman GhirshmanPhotographer · PhotographyRoman Ghirshman (1895–1979) was a France anthropologist, archaeologist and art historian.
Roy Chapman AndrewsAuthor · BooksRoy Chapman Andrews was an American explorer, paleontologist, writer, zoologist and botanical collector (1884–1960). He was born at Beloit and died at Peninsula Community Hospital.
Salomon August AndréePhotographer · PhotographySalomon August Andrée (1854–1897) was a Sweden explorer, engineer and balloonist.
Samuel BakerAuthor · BooksSamuel Baker (1821–1893) was an explorer, military officer and naturalist.
Samuel de ChamplainAuthor · Maps and atlasesSamuel de Champlain (1567–1635) was a Kingdom of France explorer, geographer and military personnel.
Sándor Kőrösi CsomaAuthor · BooksSándor Kőrösi Csoma (1784–1842) was a Hungarian philologist, explorer, linguist, lexicographer, translator, and Orientalist who established the foundational framework of European Tibetology. Born at Chiuruș in Transylvan
Sarat Chandra DasPhotographer · PhotographySarat Chandra Das was an explorer, photographer, writer, school teacher, linguist and spy (1849–1917). He was born at Chittagong.
Scylax of CaryandaAuthor · BooksScylax of Caryanda (600–500) was an explorer, historian and biographer.
Sebastian CabotAuthor · Maps and atlasesSebastian Cabot (1476–1557) was a Republic of Venice explorer, cartographer and seafarer.
Shintarō IshiharaAuthor · BooksShintarō Ishihara (1932–2022) was a Japanese politician, explorer and writer.
Sir Richard Hoare, 2nd BaronetArtist · PaintingsSir Richard Hoare, 2nd Baronet (1758–1838) was a British anthropologist, archaeologist and antiquarian seller.
Steve IrwinPerson · Film memorabiliaSteve Irwin was an Australian screenwriter, television presenter, journalist, actor, environmentalist and businessperson (1962–2006). He was born at Upper Ferntree Gully and died at Batt Reef.
Svetlana SavitskayaAuthor · BooksSvetlana Savitskaya (born 1948) is a Soviet aircraft pilot, astronaut and politician.
Svetoslav RoerichDesigner · DesignSvetoslav Roerich (1904–1993) was a Russian Empire explorer, painter and architect.
Tahir ShahPhotographer · PhotographyTahir Shah was a British writer, journalist, novelist, explorer, comedian and photographer (born 1966). He was born at London.
Teoberto MalerPhotographer · PhotographyTeoberto Maler (1842–1917) was a Grand Duchy of Baden explorer, anthropologist and architect.
Thaddäus HaenkeAuthor · Maps and atlasesThaddäus Haenke (1761–1816) was a Austrian Empire explorer, geographer and physician.
Theodore RooseveltAuthor · BooksTheodore Roosevelt was an American explorer, historian, essayist, writer, politician and autobiographer (1858–1919). He was born at New York City and died at Sagamore Hill.
Thomas BainesArtist · PaintingsThomas Baines was an explorer and painter (1820–1875). He was born at King's Lynn and died at Durban.
Thomas CoryatAuthor · BooksThomas Coryat was a writer, explorer and traveler (1577–1617). He was born at Odcombe and died at Surat.
Thomas HarriotAuthor · Maps and atlasesThomas Harriot (1560–1621) was a Kingdom of England mathematician, explorer and astronomer.
Thomas MoranArtist · PaintingsThomas Moran (1837–1926) was an American explorer, painter and lithographer.
Thor HeyerdahlPerson · Film memorabiliaThor Heyerdahl (1914–2002) was a Norway explorer, anthropologist and archaeologist.
Tibor SekeljAuthor · BooksTibor Sekelj (1912–1988) was a Cisleithania explorer, ethnologist and writer.
Titian PealePhotographer · PhotographyTitian Peale (1799–1885) was an American explorer, painter and photographer.
Titus ToblerAuthor · BooksTitus Tobler (1806–1877) was a Swiss politician, explorer and physician.
Verney Lovett CameronAuthor · BooksVerney Lovett Cameron was an explorer, writer, sailor and traveler (1844–1894). He was born at Weymouth and died at Leighton Buzzard.
Victor JacquemontAuthor · BooksVictor Jacquemont (1801–1832) was a French explorer, botanist and geologist.

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