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Georg Wilhelm Steller
1709Mar, 10

Georg Wilhelm Steller

Georg Wilhelm Steller, German botanist, zoologist, physician, and explorer (d. 1746)
Georg Wilhelm Steller (10 March 1709 – 14 November 1746) was a German botanist, zoologist, physician and explorer, who worked in Russia and is considered a pioneer of Alaskan natural history.

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    Battle of Poltava

    Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava.
  • 8Jul

    Battle of Poltava

    Peter I of Russia defeats Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava, thus effectively ending Sweden's status as a major power in Europe.