FamousPeopleFacts - Davy Crockett

Davy Crockett

Date of Birth: August 17, 1786 Zodiac Sign: Leo Date of Death: March 6, 1836 Biography Davy Crockett, born David Crockett, was an American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He is most famously known for his adventures as an explorer and his heroic stand…
FamousPeopleFacts - David Livingstone

David Livingstone

Date of Birth: March 19, 1813 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: May 1, 1873 Biography David Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland, on March 19, 1813. He was a renowned explorer, missionary, and physician who dedicated much of his life to exploring the African…

Daniel Boone

Date of Birth: November 2, 1734 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: September 26, 1820 Biography Daniel Boone was an American pioneer, explorer, and frontiersman whose exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. Born in the early 18th century,…
FamousPeopleFacts - Dan Buettner

Dan Buettner

Date of Birth: June 18, 1960 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: *Dan Buettner is alive.* Biography Dan Buettner is an American explorer, author, and public speaker known for his pioneering work in identifying and researching the world’s Blue Zones—regions where people live significantly longer…
FamousPeopleFacts - Christopher McCandless

Christopher McCandless

Date of Birth: February 12, 1968 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: August 18, 1992 Biography Christopher McCandless, also known by the pseudonym Alexander Supertramp, was an American explorer and adventurer who became famous for his journey into the Alaskan wilderness. Born into an affluent…

Christopher Columbus

Date of Birth: October 31, 1451 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: May 20, 1506 Biography Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas.…
FamousPeopleFacts - Charles Sturt

Charles Sturt

Date of Birth: April 28, 1795 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: June 16, 1869 Biography Charles Sturt was a British explorer renowned for his expeditions into the Australian interior during the early 19th century. Born in India and educated in England, Sturt initially served…

Ben Saunders

Date of Birth: August 5, 1977 Zodiac Sign: Leo Biography Ben Saunders is a renowned British polar explorer, endurance athlete, and motivational speaker. Born in Plymouth, England, Saunders has devoted his life to exploring some of the most inhospitable environments on Earth. He is best…

Bear Grylls

Date of Birth: June 7, 1974 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Biography Edward Michael “Bear” Grylls, born on June 7, 1974, in Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, is a renowned British explorer, writer, television presenter, and former Special Air Service (SAS) serviceman. He is best known for his television…
FamousPeopleFacts - Ann Bancroft

Ann Bancroft

Date of Birth: September 29, 1955 Zodiac Sign: Libra Biography Ann Bancroft is an American explorer, educator, and author who has made significant contributions to polar exploration. Born in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, Bancroft’s adventurous spirit was evident from a young age. She is best known…