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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Willem Barentsz is recognized as the discoverer of the Svalbard archipelago.
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