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Litke (Ëèòêå) Fyodor Petrovich
(1797—1882)
Litke was a remarkable Russian scientist, navigator, statesman, and scholar who made significant contributions to world science. His life was filled with tireless scientific activity, including numerous ocean travels. He was known especially for his contributions to the history of Russian geographical science and to marine hydrography. Litke combined his scientific activities with tutoring when he was charged with educating the son of Tsar Nicholas I. He was first president of the Academy of Sciences and organized the Russian Geographical Society. Litke started his naval career in 1813 when was a war with Napoleon's France.
Micronesia, 1984, Fyodor Litke
Micronesia, 1984, Fyodor Litke
Micronesia, 1986, Litke's Ship «Senyavin»
Micronesia, 1988, Litke's Ship «Senyavin»
Russia, 1994, Fyodor Litke
St. Helena Island, 1986, Fyodor Litke, «Senyavin»
USSR, 1947, Fyodor Litke
USSR, 1947, Fyodor Litke
Russia, 1997.09.28, Arkhangelsk. Birth Bicentenary of Litke
USSR, 1972.09.28, Leningrad. 175th Birth anniv of Litke
Russia, 1997, Fyodor Litke
USSR, 1972, Fyodor Litke