Vitus Behring was a Russian explorer who arrived at the Puget Sound in 1741 alongside Peter Cherikof.
The Bering Straits between Russia and Alaska were named in his honor, much to the chagrin of the native Chinook tribe.[1]
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Vitus Bering (August 5, 1681 – December 19, 1741) was a Danish cartographer and officer of the Russian Navy who was best known for leading two expeditions, exploring the northeastern coast of Asia and the western coast of North America.
