Famous Explorers Birthday, Biography & Family

Alexandra David-Néel

Alexandra David-Néel was born on 24 October 1868. He was Belgian national and known as Explorer.

Born: 24 October 1868 Belgian

Francisco De Orellana

Francisco De Orellana was born on 1511 AD. He was Brazilian national and known as Explorer.

Born: 1511 AD Brazilian

Cândido Rondon

Cândido Rondon was born on 05 May 1865. He was Brazilian national and known as Explorer.

Born: 05 May 1865 Brazilian

James Cook

Explorer & Navigator

James Cook was a British explorer, captain and cartographer. Explore this biography to learn more about his profile, childhood, life and timeline.

Born: 27 October 1728 British

Walter Raleigh

Walter Raleigh was an English aristocrat, writer, poet, politician and explorer. This biography profiles his childhood, life, achievements and timeline.

Born: 22 January 1554 British

Robert Falcon Scott

Robert Falcon Scott was a British naval officer and explorer who died on his attempt to be the first to reach the South Pole.

Born: 06 June 1868 British

David Livingstne

David Livingstone was a Scottish missionary, doctor and an explorer in Africa. This biography profiles his childhood, life, explorations, achievements and timeline.

Born: 19 March 1813 British

Henry Hudson

Navigator and Explorer

Henry Hudson was an early 17th century English navigator and explorer. This biography of Henry Hudson provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline

Born: 1565 AD British

Alfred Russel Wallace

Alfred Russel Wallace was a British scientist and explorer, best known for discovering the concept of evolution by natural selection. This biography of Alfred Wallace provides information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 08 January 1823 British

John Franklin

Sir John Franklin was an English ‘Royal Navy’ officer and an explorer of the Arctic. Check out this biography to know more about his childhood, family, personal life, etc.

Born: 16 April 1786 British