Willem Barentsz
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Willem Barentsz was a Dutch navigator and explorer, best known for his voyages in the late 16th century that aimed to find a northeast passage to Asia. He is credited with the discovery of Spitsbergen in 1596, which later became a significant location in discussions of Arctic governance and territorial disputes.
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Willem Barentsz was a Dutch polar explorer who attempted to find the Northeast Passage between Europe and China.
Arktične živali, metafora ključnih zgodb današnjega časaDelo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·
Slovenia· 2025-11-29
Slovenia· 2025-11-29
Willem Barentsz is recognized as the discoverer of the Svalbard archipelago.
Die Grossmächte kämpfen um EinflussNeue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2025-03-19
Switzerland· 2025-03-19
