Yuri Lisyansky
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For the icebreaker, see Yuriy Lisyanskiy (icebreaker).
Yuri Fyodorovich Lisyansky[lower-alpha 1] (Ukrainian: Юрій Федорович Лисянський, romanized: Yuri Fedorovych Lysianskyi; Russian: Юрий Фёдорович Лисянский; 12 April [O.S. 1 April] 1773 – 6 March 1837) was an explorer and officer in the Imperial Russian Navy. He served as a volunteer in the British Royal Navy and later headed the first Russian circumnavigation aboard the Neva. He was also among the early western explorers to visit Easter Island.
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Born | 12 April [O.S. 1 April] 1773 Nizhyn, Cossack Hetmanate, Russian Empire |
Died | 6 March 1837(1837-03-06) (aged 63) Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
Allegiance | Russia |
Service/ | Imperial Russian Navy |
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Awards | Order of Saint Vladimir |
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