Willem Barentsz
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.
Born on Jan 01, 1596 (429 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,825 | $56,000 | 49$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,078,938 | 1,825 | $56,000 | 49$ |
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Slovenia:
Willem Barentsz was a Dutch polar explorer who attempted to find the Northeast Passage between Europe and China.
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Switzerland:
Willem Barentsz is recognized as the discoverer of the Svalbard archipelago.
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