Willem Janszoon

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Willem Janszoon born?Circa 1570
2. When did Willem Janszoon die?Circa 1630
3. What was Willem Janszoon's job?Dutch navigator and colonial governor
4. What is Willem Janszoon known for?First documented European to see and land on Australia (1606)
5. How big is Willem Janszoon?Dutch East Indies, including Fort Henricus on Solor
6. What is the ship?Duyfken

Dutch East India Company (VOC): A powerful chartered company formed in 1602 to establish Dutch trade and colonial dominance in Asia.
Patronymic: A name derived from the name of a father or ancestor, typically using a prefix or suffix.
Age of Exploration: A period from the 15th to the 17th century when Europeans extensively explored the world by sea.
Cape York Peninsula: The northernmost tip of the Australian mainland, where Janszoon first landed.