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Willem Barentsz

Dutch navigator, cartographer and explorer
Years: 1550 - 1597

Willem Barentsz (anglicized as William Barents or Barentz) (c. 1550 – 20 June 1597) is a Dutch navigator, cartographer and explorer, a leader of early expeditions to the far north.

The Barents Sea, Barentsburg and Barents Region are all named after him.

Regions
East Asia (1550 - 1597)
Central Asia (1550 - 1597)
South Asia (1550 - 1597)
The Near and Middle East (1550 - 1597)
Southeast Europe (1550 - 1597)
Central Europe (1550 - 1597)
North Europe (1550 - 1597)
Northeastern Eurasia (1550 - 1597)