Description: (Botanist)
Georg Wilhelm Steller, a German naturalist and explorer, played a crucial role in advancing the fields of biology, zoology, and ethnography. He was a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and participated in Bering's expedition, documenting numerous new species and cultures. Steller's detailed observations in the North Pacific region resulted in the identification of various previously undiscovered plants and animals, such as the Steller's sea cow and Steller's sea eagle. His research on the Kamchatka Peninsula and Commander Islands significantly enriched scientific understanding of the area's biodiversity.