Joshua Slocum

Date of Birth: February 20, 1844 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: Disappeared November 14, 1909 (presumed lost at sea) Biography Joshua Slocum was a Canadian-American sailor and adventurer, celebrated for being the first person to sail single-handedly around the world. Born in Nova Scotia,…

John Wesley Powell

Date of Birth: March 24, 1834 Zodiac Sign: Aries Date of Death: September 23, 1902 Biography John Wesley Powell was an American explorer, geologist, and ethnologist who is most famous for his pioneering exploration of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. Born in Mount…
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John Lawson

Date of Birth: December 27, 1674 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Date of Death: September 16, 1711 Biography John Lawson was a prominent English explorer, naturalist, and author, best known for his exploration of the Carolinas in the early 18th century. Born in the late 1670s, he…
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Jeff Rich

Date of Birth: March 15, 1975 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Biography Jeff Rich, born Jeffrey Allan Rich, is a renowned explorer known for his daring expeditions and contributions to the field of geography and natural sciences. He was born on March 15, 1975, in Denver, Colorado.…
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James Theodore Bent

Date of Birth: March 30, 1852 Zodiac Sign: Aries Date of Death: May 5, 1897 Biography James Theodore Bent was a renowned British explorer, archaeologist, and author, known for his extensive travels and contributions to the study of ancient cultures. Born in the mid-19th century,…
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James Cook

Date of Birth: October 27, 1728 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: February 14, 1779 Biography James Cook was a renowned British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. Born in Marton, England, he is best known for his three voyages to the…
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Jacques Yves Cousteau

Date of Birth: June 11, 1910 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: June 25, 1997 Biography Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a renowned French naval officer, explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, innovator, scientist, photographer, author, and researcher who studied the sea and all forms of life in water. Born…

Jacques Cartier

Date of Birth: December 31, 1491 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Date of Death: September 1, 1557 Biography Jacques Cartier was a French explorer born in Saint-Malo, Brittany, on December 31, 1491. He is most famous for his voyages to North America, which were among the first…
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Isabelle Eberhardt

Date of Birth: February 17, 1877 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: October 21, 1904 Biography Isabelle Eberhardt was a Swiss explorer and writer known for her adventures in North Africa during the early 20th century. Born on February 17, 1877, in Geneva, Switzerland, Eberhardt…

Isabella Bird

Date of Birth: October 15, 1831 Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Death: October 7, 1904 Biography Isabella Lucy Bird was a renowned 19th-century English explorer, writer, photographer, and naturalist. Born in Boroughbridge, Yorkshire, England, she was the daughter of a clergyman and had a frail…