Willem Barents
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| Willem Barentsz | |
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 Willem Barentsz |
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| Born | c. 1550 Terschelling, Seventeen Provinces |
| Died | 20 June 1597 (aged c. 46) at sea |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | Navigator |
| Known for | Exploration of the Arctic |
Willem Barents (or Barentsz, probably from Barentzoon, son of Barent) was a Dutch explorer. He was born on Terschelling around 1550, and died on the 20th June 1597 near Novaya Zemlya.
The Barents Sea,[1] Barentsburg and Barents Region were all named after him.
References[change]
- ↑ C.Michael Hogan and Steve Baum. 2010. Barents Sea. Eds. P.Saundry & C.Cleveland. Encyclopedia of Earth. National Council for Science and the Environment. Washington DC
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